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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,499.76, 17,244.48 and 8,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,499.76, 17,244.48 and 8,022.56 is: 11,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,499.76 : 17,244.48 = 8,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,499.76/17,244.48 = 8,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,499.76x = 17,244.48 × 8,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,499.76x = 138,344,875.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,344,875.47/12,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.80

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