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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,714.99, 17,573.38 and 3,395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,714.99, 17,573.38 and 3,395.12 is: 5,092.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,714.99 : 17,573.38 = 3,395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,714.99/17,573.38 = 3,395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,714.99x = 17,573.38 × 3,395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,714.99x = 59,663,637.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,663,637.55/11,714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.93

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