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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,544.23, 17,316.50 and 3,223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,544.23, 17,316.50 and 3,223.76 is: 4,835.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,544.23 : 17,316.50 = 3,223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,544.23/17,316.50 = 3,223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,544.23x = 17,316.50 × 3,223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,544.23x = 55,824,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,824,137.34/11,544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.67

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