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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,997.61, 17,970.44 and 8,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,997.61, 17,970.44 and 8,703.44 is: 13,036.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,997.61 : 17,970.44 = 8,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,997.61/17,970.44 = 8,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,997.61x = 17,970.44 × 8,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,997.61x = 156,404,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,404,646.31/11,997.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,036.32

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