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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.89, 16,999.92 and 8,036.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.89, 16,999.92 and 8,036.58 is: 12,055.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.89 : 16,999.92 = 8,036.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.89/16,999.92 = 8,036.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.89x = 16,999.92 × 8,036.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.89x = 136,621,217.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,621,217.07/11,332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.28

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