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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,595.24, 17,392.86 and 2,830.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,595.24, 17,392.86 and 2,830.14 is: 4,245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,595.24 : 17,392.86 = 2,830.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,595.24/17,392.86 = 2,830.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,595.24x = 17,392.86 × 2,830.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,595.24x = 49,224,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,224,228.80/11,595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.21

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