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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.84, 17,056.89 and 8,589.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.84, 17,056.89 and 8,589.99 is: 11,847.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.84 : 17,056.89 = 8,589.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.84/17,056.89 = 8,589.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.84x = 17,056.89 × 8,589.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.84x = 146,518,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,518,514.53/12,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,847.69

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