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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,423.61, 17,112.33 and 8,946.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,423.61, 17,112.33 and 8,946.63 is: 13,401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,423.61 : 17,112.33 = 8,946.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,423.61/17,112.33 = 8,946.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,423.61x = 17,112.33 × 8,946.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,423.61x = 153,097,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,097,684.95/11,423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.87

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