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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,579.59, 17,369.39 and 2,814.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,579.59, 17,369.39 and 2,814.51 is: 4,221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,579.59 : 17,369.39 = 2,814.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,579.59/17,369.39 = 2,814.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,579.59x = 17,369.39 × 2,814.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,579.59x = 48,886,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,886,321.85/11,579.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.77

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