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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,565.24, 17,347.92 and 2,800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,565.24, 17,347.92 and 2,800.16 is: 4,200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,565.24 : 17,347.92 = 2,800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,565.24/17,347.92 = 2,800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,565.24x = 17,347.92 × 2,800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,565.24x = 48,576,951.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,576,951.67/11,565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.25

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