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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,715.83, 17,573.23 and 3,395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,715.83, 17,573.23 and 3,395.66 is: 5,093.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,715.83 : 17,573.23 = 3,395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,715.83/17,573.23 = 3,395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,715.83x = 17,573.23 × 3,395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,715.83x = 59,672,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,672,697.20/11,715.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.34

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