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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.73, 17,007.57 and 8,573.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.73, 17,007.57 and 8,573.13 is: 12,847.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.73 : 17,007.57 = 8,573.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.73/17,007.57 = 8,573.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.73x = 17,007.57 × 8,573.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.73x = 145,808,108.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,808,108.59/11,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,847.97

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