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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,357.62, 17,023.77 and 8,575.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,357.62, 17,023.77 and 8,575.27 is: 12,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,357.62 : 17,023.77 = 8,575.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,357.62/17,023.77 = 8,575.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,357.62x = 17,023.77 × 8,575.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,357.62x = 145,983,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,983,381.61/11,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.35

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