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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,494.38, 17,233.79 and 8,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,494.38, 17,233.79 and 8,023.56 is: 11,067.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,494.38 : 17,233.79 = 8,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,494.38/17,233.79 = 8,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,494.38x = 17,233.79 × 8,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,494.38x = 138,276,265.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,276,265.91/12,494.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.08

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