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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.53, 17,995.25 and 8,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.53, 17,995.25 and 8,852.48 is: 13,330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.53 : 17,995.25 = 8,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.53/17,995.25 = 8,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.53x = 17,995.25 × 8,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.53x = 159,302,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,302,590.72/11,950.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.17

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