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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,430.96, 17,154.08 and 4,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,430.96, 17,154.08 and 4,035.44 is: 6,055.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,430.96 : 17,154.08 = 4,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,430.96/17,154.08 = 4,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,430.96x = 17,154.08 × 4,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,430.96x = 69,224,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,224,260.60/11,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.86

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