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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,714.65, 17,552.53 and 8,244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,714.65, 17,552.53 and 8,244.61 is: 12,353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,714.65 : 17,552.53 = 8,244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,714.65/17,552.53 = 8,244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,714.65x = 17,552.53 × 8,244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,714.65x = 144,713,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,713,764.36/11,714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.23

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