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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,165.35, 16,732.39 and 8,390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,165.35, 16,732.39 and 8,390.25 is: 12,573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,165.35 : 16,732.39 = 8,390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,165.35/16,732.39 = 8,390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,165.35x = 16,732.39 × 8,390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,165.35x = 140,388,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,388,893.25/11,165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.62

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