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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,579.96, 17,369.96 and 2,814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,579.96, 17,369.96 and 2,814.88 is: 4,222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,579.96 : 17,369.96 = 2,814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,579.96/17,369.96 = 2,814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,579.96x = 17,369.96 × 2,814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,579.96x = 48,894,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,894,353.00/11,579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.32

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