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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,423.32, 17,136.72 and 4,026.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,423.32, 17,136.72 and 4,026.48 is: 6,040.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,423.32 : 17,136.72 = 4,026.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,423.32/17,136.72 = 4,026.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,423.32x = 17,136.72 × 4,026.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,423.32x = 69,000,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,000,660.35/11,423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.33

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