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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.80, 16,563.90 and 8,569.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.80, 16,563.90 and 8,569.40 is: 12,866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.80 : 16,563.90 = 8,569.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.80/16,563.90 = 8,569.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.80x = 16,563.90 × 8,569.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.80x = 141,942,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,942,684.66/11,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.68

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