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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,423.62, 17,136.80 and 4,026.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,423.62, 17,136.80 and 4,026.55 is: 6,040.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,423.62 : 17,136.80 = 4,026.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,423.62/17,136.80 = 4,026.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,423.62x = 17,136.80 × 4,026.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,423.62x = 69,002,182.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,002,182.04/11,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.31

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