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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,575.74, 17,363.86 and 8,014.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,575.74, 17,363.86 and 8,014.35 is: 12,021.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,575.74 : 17,363.86 = 8,014.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,575.74/17,363.86 = 8,014.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,575.74x = 17,363.86 × 8,014.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,575.74x = 139,160,028.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,160,028.02/11,575.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.70

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