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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,371.93, 17,068.26 and 8,598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,371.93, 17,068.26 and 8,598.14 is: 11,861.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,371.93 : 17,068.26 = 8,598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,371.93/17,068.26 = 8,598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,371.93x = 17,068.26 × 8,598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,371.93x = 146,755,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,755,203.70/12,371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.95

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