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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,370.96, 17,033.84 and 8,894.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,370.96, 17,033.84 and 8,894.20 is: 13,323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,370.96 : 17,033.84 = 8,894.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,370.96/17,033.84 = 8,894.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,370.96x = 17,033.84 × 8,894.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,370.96x = 151,502,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,502,379.73/11,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.62

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