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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,522.21, 17,267.23 and 8,708.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,522.21, 17,267.23 and 8,708.73 is: 13,050.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,522.21 : 17,267.23 = 8,708.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,522.21/17,267.23 = 8,708.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,522.21x = 17,267.23 × 8,708.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,522.21x = 150,375,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,375,590.05/11,522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.94

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