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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,595.06, 17,370.72 and 8,985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,595.06, 17,370.72 and 8,985.24 is: 13,460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,595.06 : 17,370.72 = 8,985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,595.06/17,370.72 = 8,985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,595.06x = 17,370.72 × 8,985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,595.06x = 156,080,088.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,080,088.17/11,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.91

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