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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,615.73, 17,425.08 and 4,223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,615.73, 17,425.08 and 4,223.67 is: 6,336.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,615.73 : 17,425.08 = 4,223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,615.73/17,425.08 = 4,223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,615.73x = 17,425.08 × 4,223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,615.73x = 73,597,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,597,787.64/11,615.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.04

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