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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,514.80, 17,257.08 and 8,905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,514.80, 17,257.08 and 8,905.52 is: 13,346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,514.80 : 17,257.08 = 8,905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,514.80/17,257.08 = 8,905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,514.80x = 17,257.08 × 8,905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,514.80x = 153,683,271.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,683,271.08/11,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.59

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