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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,324.64, 16,962.18 and 8,027.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,324.64, 16,962.18 and 8,027.73 is: 12,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,324.64 : 16,962.18 = 8,027.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,324.64/16,962.18 = 8,027.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,324.64x = 16,962.18 × 8,027.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,324.64x = 136,167,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,167,801.25/11,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.03

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