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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,723.57, 17,585.28 and 2,958.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,723.57, 17,585.28 and 2,958.50 is: 4,437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,723.57 : 17,585.28 = 2,958.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,723.57/17,585.28 = 2,958.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,723.57x = 17,585.28 × 2,958.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,723.57x = 52,025,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,025,970.35/11,723.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.72

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