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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,514.33, 17,271.48 and 3,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,514.33, 17,271.48 and 3,196.44 is: 4,794.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,514.33 : 17,271.48 = 3,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,514.33/17,271.48 = 3,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,514.33x = 17,271.48 × 3,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,514.33x = 55,207,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,207,249.53/11,514.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.66

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