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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,788.54, 17,682.81 and 3,023.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,788.54, 17,682.81 and 3,023.45 is: 4,535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,788.54 : 17,682.81 = 3,023.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,788.54/17,682.81 = 3,023.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,788.54x = 17,682.81 × 3,023.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,788.54x = 53,463,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,463,174.93/11,788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.18

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