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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.40, 16,819.82 and 8,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.40, 16,819.82 and 8,326.76 is: 12,465.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.40 : 16,819.82 = 8,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.40/16,819.82 = 8,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.40x = 16,819.82 × 8,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.40x = 140,054,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,054,604.38/11,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.48

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