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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,181.06, 16,749.72 and 8,571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,181.06, 16,749.72 and 8,571.24 is: 12,840.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,181.06 : 16,749.72 = 8,571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,181.06/16,749.72 = 8,571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,181.06x = 16,749.72 × 8,571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,181.06x = 143,565,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,565,870.05/11,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,840.09

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