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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,423.39, 17,135.10 and 4,026.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,423.39, 17,135.10 and 4,026.11 is: 6,039.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,423.39 : 17,135.10 = 4,026.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,423.39/17,135.10 = 4,026.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,423.39x = 17,135.10 × 4,026.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,423.39x = 68,987,711.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,987,711.79/11,423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.17

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