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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.58, 16,524.99 and 8,553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.58, 16,524.99 and 8,553.24 is: 12,813.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.58 : 16,524.99 = 8,553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.58/16,524.99 = 8,553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.58x = 16,524.99 × 8,553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.58x = 141,342,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,342,205.47/11,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.67

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