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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.24, 17,359.95 and 2,808.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.24, 17,359.95 and 2,808.23 is: 4,212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.24 : 17,359.95 = 2,808.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.24/17,359.95 = 2,808.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.24x = 17,359.95 × 2,808.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.24x = 48,750,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,750,645.59/11,573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.36

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