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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.60, 17,070.26 and 8,097.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.60, 17,070.26 and 8,097.68 is: 12,164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.60 : 17,070.26 = 8,097.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.60/17,070.26 = 8,097.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.60x = 17,070.26 × 8,097.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.60x = 138,229,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,229,503.00/11,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,164.24

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