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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.39, 17,111.76 and 8,156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.39, 17,111.76 and 8,156.94 is: 11,251.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.39 : 17,111.76 = 8,156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.39/17,111.76 = 8,156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.39x = 17,111.76 × 8,156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.39x = 139,579,599.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,579,599.61/12,405.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,251.53

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