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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,581.44, 17,364.80 and 8,825.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,581.44, 17,364.80 and 8,825.92 is: 13,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,581.44 : 17,364.80 = 8,825.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,581.44/17,364.80 = 8,825.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,581.44x = 17,364.80 × 8,825.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,581.44x = 153,260,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,260,335.62/11,581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.27

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