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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,426.95, 17,148.08 and 4,031.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,426.95, 17,148.08 and 4,031.43 is: 6,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,426.95 : 17,148.08 = 4,031.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,426.95/17,148.08 = 4,031.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,426.95x = 17,148.08 × 4,031.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,426.95x = 69,131,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,131,284.15/11,426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.85

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