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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,723.82, 17,585.73 and 3,515.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,723.82, 17,585.73 and 3,515.82 is: 5,273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,723.82 : 17,585.73 = 3,515.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,723.82/17,585.73 = 3,515.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,723.82x = 17,585.73 × 3,515.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,723.82x = 61,828,261.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,828,261.25/11,723.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.73

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