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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,984.98, 16,569.17 and 8,995.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,984.98, 16,569.17 and 8,995.62 is: 12,436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,984.98 : 16,569.17 = 8,995.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,984.98/16,569.17 = 8,995.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,984.98x = 16,569.17 × 8,995.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,984.98x = 149,049,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,049,912.06/11,984.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.39

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