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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,852.96, 17,740.85 and 8,731.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,852.96, 17,740.85 and 8,731.73 is: 13,069.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,852.96 : 17,740.85 = 8,731.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,852.96/17,740.85 = 8,731.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,852.96x = 17,740.85 × 8,731.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,852.96x = 154,908,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,908,179.81/11,852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.16

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