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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,424.62, 17,138.30 and 4,027.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,424.62, 17,138.30 and 4,027.55 is: 6,041.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,424.62 : 17,138.30 = 4,027.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,424.62/17,138.30 = 4,027.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,424.62x = 17,138.30 × 4,027.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,424.62x = 69,025,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,025,360.17/11,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.81

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