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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,430.32, 17,119.76 and 8,911.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,430.32, 17,119.76 and 8,911.82 is: 13,347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,430.32 : 17,119.76 = 8,911.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,430.32/17,119.76 = 8,911.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,430.32x = 17,119.76 × 8,911.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,430.32x = 152,568,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,568,217.80/11,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.68

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