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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,445.89, 17,144.15 and 7,727.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,445.89, 17,144.15 and 7,727.67 is: 11,574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,445.89 : 17,144.15 = 7,727.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,445.89/17,144.15 = 7,727.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,445.89x = 17,144.15 × 7,727.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,445.89x = 132,484,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,484,294.99/11,445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,574.84

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