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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.98, 17,363.93 and 8,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.98, 17,363.93 and 8,466.24 is: 12,679.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.98 : 17,363.93 = 8,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.98/17,363.93 = 8,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.98x = 17,363.93 × 8,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.98x = 147,007,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,007,156.39/11,593.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.61

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