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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,490.66, 17,239.50 and 8,020.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,490.66, 17,239.50 and 8,020.06 is: 11,069.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,490.66 : 17,239.50 = 8,020.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,490.66/17,239.50 = 8,020.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,490.66x = 17,239.50 × 8,020.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,490.66x = 138,261,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,261,824.37/12,490.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.22

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