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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,596.72, 17,394.91 and 8,035.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,596.72, 17,394.91 and 8,035.55 is: 12,053.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,596.72 : 17,394.91 = 8,035.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,596.72/17,394.91 = 8,035.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,596.72x = 17,394.91 × 8,035.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,596.72x = 139,777,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,777,669.05/11,596.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.21

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