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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,533.46, 17,300.20 and 8,252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,533.46, 17,300.20 and 8,252.96 is: 12,379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,533.46 : 17,300.20 = 8,252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,533.46/17,300.20 = 8,252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,533.46x = 17,300.20 × 8,252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,533.46x = 142,777,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,777,858.59/11,533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.45

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