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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,823.59, 17,746.58 and 8,694.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,823.59, 17,746.58 and 8,694.07 is: 13,049.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,823.59 : 17,746.58 = 8,694.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,823.59/17,746.58 = 8,694.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,823.59x = 17,746.58 × 8,694.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,823.59x = 154,290,008.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,290,008.78/11,823.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.34

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