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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,826.63, 17,701.67 and 8,705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,826.63, 17,701.67 and 8,705.97 is: 13,030.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,826.63 : 17,701.67 = 8,705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,826.63/17,701.67 = 8,705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,826.63x = 17,701.67 × 8,705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,826.63x = 154,110,229.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,110,229.73/11,826.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.78

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