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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,908.70, 17,863.05 and 8,222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,908.70, 17,863.05 and 8,222.30 is: 12,333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,908.70 : 17,863.05 = 8,222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,908.70/17,863.05 = 8,222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,908.70x = 17,863.05 × 8,222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,908.70x = 146,875,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,875,356.02/11,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.45

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