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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,525.52, 17,275.96 and 8,228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,525.52, 17,275.96 and 8,228.62 is: 12,334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,525.52 : 17,275.96 = 8,228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,525.52/17,275.96 = 8,228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,525.52x = 17,275.96 × 8,228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,525.52x = 142,157,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,157,309.98/11,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.13

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