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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,855.43, 17,794.31 and 6,016.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,855.43, 17,794.31 and 6,016.23 is: 9,030.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,855.43 : 17,794.31 = 6,016.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,855.43/17,794.31 = 6,016.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,855.43x = 17,794.31 × 6,016.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,855.43x = 107,054,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,054,661.65/11,855.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.01

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