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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.83, 17,052.77 and 8,586.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.83, 17,052.77 and 8,586.99 is: 11,843.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.83 : 17,052.77 = 8,586.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.83/17,052.77 = 8,586.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.83x = 17,052.77 × 8,586.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.83x = 146,431,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,431,922.53/12,363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.58

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