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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.08, 17,642.34 and 8,823.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.08, 17,642.34 and 8,823.96 is: 13,243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.08 : 17,642.34 = 8,823.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.08/17,642.34 = 8,823.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.08x = 17,642.34 × 8,823.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.08x = 155,675,302.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,675,302.47/11,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.24

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