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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,441.28, 17,159.96 and 8,455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,441.28, 17,159.96 and 8,455.28 is: 11,662.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,441.28 : 17,159.96 = 8,455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,441.28/17,159.96 = 8,455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,441.28x = 17,159.96 × 8,455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,441.28x = 145,092,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,092,266.59/12,441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.17

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