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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.55, 17,494.98 and 2,898.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.55, 17,494.98 and 2,898.45 is: 4,347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.55 : 17,494.98 = 2,898.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.55/17,494.98 = 2,898.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.55x = 17,494.98 × 2,898.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.55x = 50,708,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,708,324.78/11,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.59

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