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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,535.33, 17,239.78 and 8,421.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,535.33, 17,239.78 and 8,421.89 is: 12,586.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,535.33 : 17,239.78 = 8,421.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,535.33/17,239.78 = 8,421.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,535.33x = 17,239.78 × 8,421.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,535.33x = 145,191,488.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,191,488.67/11,535.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,586.68

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