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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,543.21, 15,925.37 and 8,854.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,543.21, 15,925.37 and 8,854.91 is: 12,216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,543.21 : 15,925.37 = 8,854.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,543.21/15,925.37 = 8,854.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,543.21x = 15,925.37 × 8,854.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,543.21x = 141,017,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,017,594.17/11,543.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,216.50

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