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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,504.94, 17,223.93 and 8,595.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,504.94, 17,223.93 and 8,595.42 is: 12,868.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,504.94 : 17,223.93 = 8,595.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,504.94/17,223.93 = 8,595.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,504.94x = 17,223.93 × 8,595.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,504.94x = 148,046,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,046,912.40/11,504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,868.12

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