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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,554.20, 17,315.10 and 8,087.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,554.20, 17,315.10 and 8,087.40 is: 12,119.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,554.20 : 17,315.10 = 8,087.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,554.20/17,315.10 = 8,087.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,554.20x = 17,315.10 × 8,087.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,554.20x = 140,034,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,034,139.74/11,554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.76

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