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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,397, 66,595.50 and 11,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,397, 66,595.50 and 11,565 is: 17,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,397 : 66,595.50 = 11,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,397/66,595.50 = 11,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,397x = 66,595.50 × 11,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,397x = 770,176,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,176,957.50/44,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,347.50

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