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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.06, 17,367.72 and 8,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.06, 17,367.72 and 8,983.24 is: 13,457.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.06 : 17,367.72 = 8,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.06/17,367.72 = 8,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.06x = 17,367.72 × 8,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.06x = 156,018,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,018,397.01/11,593.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.91

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