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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.08, 17,051.74 and 8,586.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.08, 17,051.74 and 8,586.25 is: 11,842.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.08 : 17,051.74 = 8,586.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.08/17,051.74 = 8,586.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.08x = 17,051.74 × 8,586.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.08x = 146,410,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,410,438.48/12,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,842.56

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