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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,152.34, 16,704.21 and 8,552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,152.34, 16,704.21 and 8,552.24 is: 12,809.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,152.34 : 16,704.21 = 8,552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,152.34/16,704.21 = 8,552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,152.34x = 16,704.21 × 8,552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,152.34x = 142,858,412.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,858,412.93/11,152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.73

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