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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,788.22, 17,682.24 and 3,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,788.22, 17,682.24 and 3,023.12 is: 4,534.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,788.22 : 17,682.24 = 3,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,788.22/17,682.24 = 3,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,788.22x = 17,682.24 × 3,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,788.22x = 53,455,533.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,455,533.39/11,788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.66

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