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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.24, 17,956.69 and 8,708.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.24, 17,956.69 and 8,708.45 is: 13,035.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.24 : 17,956.69 = 8,708.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.24/17,956.69 = 8,708.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.24x = 17,956.69 × 8,708.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.24x = 156,374,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,374,825.48/11,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.33

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