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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.59, 17,360.42 and 2,808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.59, 17,360.42 and 2,808.50 is: 4,212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.59 : 17,360.42 = 2,808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.59/17,360.42 = 2,808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.59x = 17,360.42 × 2,808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.59x = 48,756,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,756,765.19/11,573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.76

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