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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,773.66, 17,644.06 and 8,848.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,773.66, 17,644.06 and 8,848.54 is: 13,260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,773.66 : 17,644.06 = 8,848.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,773.66/17,644.06 = 8,848.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,773.66x = 17,644.06 × 8,848.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,773.66x = 156,124,170.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,124,170.67/11,773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.46

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