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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,148.30, 16,722.45 and 8,232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,148.30, 16,722.45 and 8,232.30 is: 12,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,148.30 : 16,722.45 = 8,232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,148.30/16,722.45 = 8,232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,148.30x = 16,722.45 × 8,232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,148.30x = 137,664,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,664,225.14/11,148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.45

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