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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,533.22, 17,299.82 and 8,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,533.22, 17,299.82 and 8,252.72 is: 12,379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,533.22 : 17,299.82 = 8,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,533.22/17,299.82 = 8,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,533.22x = 17,299.82 × 8,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,533.22x = 142,770,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,770,484.01/11,533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.07

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