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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.59, 17,336.20 and 8,943.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.59, 17,336.20 and 8,943.53 is: 13,401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.59 : 17,336.20 = 8,943.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.59/17,336.20 = 8,943.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.59x = 17,336.20 × 8,943.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.59x = 155,046,824.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,046,824.79/11,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.24

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