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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,750.22, 17,584.14 and 8,422.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,750.22, 17,584.14 and 8,422.13 is: 12,603.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,750.22 : 17,584.14 = 8,422.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,750.22/17,584.14 = 8,422.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,750.22x = 17,584.14 × 8,422.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,750.22x = 148,095,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,095,956.98/11,750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,603.68

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