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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.55, 17,360.33 and 2,808.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.55, 17,360.33 and 2,808.47 is: 4,212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.55 : 17,360.33 = 2,808.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.55/17,360.33 = 2,808.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.55x = 17,360.33 × 2,808.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.55x = 48,755,865.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,755,865.15/11,573.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.70

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