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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,589.96, 17,384.96 and 2,824.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,589.96, 17,384.96 and 2,824.88 is: 4,237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,589.96 : 17,384.96 = 2,824.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,589.96/17,384.96 = 2,824.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,589.96x = 17,384.96 × 2,824.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,589.96x = 49,110,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,110,425.80/11,589.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.32

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