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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.59, 17,090.05 and 8,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.59, 17,090.05 and 8,136.14 is: 11,220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.59 : 17,090.05 = 8,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.59/17,090.05 = 8,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.59x = 17,090.05 × 8,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.59x = 139,046,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,046,998.73/12,392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,220.17

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