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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.01, 17,911.74 and 8,389.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.01, 17,911.74 and 8,389.57 is: 12,569.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.01 : 17,911.74 = 8,389.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.01/17,911.74 = 8,389.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.01x = 17,911.74 × 8,389.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.01x = 150,271,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,271,737.46/11,955.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.77

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