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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,444.49, 17,176.46 and 8,165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,444.49, 17,176.46 and 8,165.61 is: 12,255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,444.49 : 17,176.46 = 8,165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,444.49/17,176.46 = 8,165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,444.49x = 17,176.46 × 8,165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,444.49x = 140,256,232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,256,232.71/11,444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.35

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