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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,759.13, 17,635.46 and 8,444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,759.13, 17,635.46 and 8,444.61 is: 12,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,759.13 : 17,635.46 = 8,444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,759.13/17,635.46 = 8,444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,759.13x = 17,635.46 × 8,444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,759.13x = 148,924,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,924,539.65/11,759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.59

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