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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,577.74, 17,366.87 and 8,016.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,577.74, 17,366.87 and 8,016.35 is: 12,024.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,577.74 : 17,366.87 = 8,016.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,577.74/17,366.87 = 8,016.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,577.74x = 17,366.87 × 8,016.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,577.74x = 139,218,908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,218,908.32/11,577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.71

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