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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,605.90, 17,421.15 and 7,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,605.90, 17,421.15 and 7,226.44 is: 10,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,605.90 : 17,421.15 = 7,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,605.90/17,421.15 = 7,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,605.90x = 17,421.15 × 7,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,605.90x = 125,892,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,892,965.86/11,605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.32

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