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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,155.65, 16,744.41 and 8,498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,155.65, 16,744.41 and 8,498.45 is: 12,756.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,155.65 : 16,744.41 = 8,498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,155.65/16,744.41 = 8,498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,155.65x = 16,744.41 × 8,498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,155.65x = 142,301,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,301,447.44/11,155.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.00

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