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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.76, 16,880.96 and 8,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.76, 16,880.96 and 8,154.24 is: 12,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.76 : 16,880.96 = 8,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.76/16,880.96 = 8,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.76x = 16,880.96 × 8,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.76x = 137,651,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,651,399.27/11,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.73

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