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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,788.89, 17,683.34 and 3,023.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,788.89, 17,683.34 and 3,023.81 is: 4,535.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,788.89 : 17,683.34 = 3,023.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,788.89/17,683.34 = 3,023.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,788.89x = 17,683.34 × 3,023.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,788.89x = 53,471,001.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,471,001.57/11,788.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.71

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