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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,427.80, 17,109.30 and 8,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,427.80, 17,109.30 and 8,814.20 is: 13,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,427.80 : 17,109.30 = 8,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,427.80/17,109.30 = 8,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,427.80x = 17,109.30 × 8,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,427.80x = 150,804,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,804,792.06/11,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.31

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