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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,385.59, 17,106.31 and 8,155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,385.59, 17,106.31 and 8,155.56 is: 11,264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,385.59 : 17,106.31 = 8,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,385.59/17,106.31 = 8,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,385.59x = 17,106.31 × 8,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,385.59x = 139,511,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,511,499.06/12,385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,264.02

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