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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,534.24, 17,303.34 and 8,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,534.24, 17,303.34 and 8,795 is: 13,194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,534.24 : 17,303.34 = 8,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,534.24/17,303.34 = 8,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,534.24x = 17,303.34 × 8,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,534.24x = 152,182,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,182,875.30/11,534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,194.01

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