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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,501.76, 17,247.24 and 8,024.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,501.76, 17,247.24 and 8,024.56 is: 11,070.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,501.76 : 17,247.24 = 8,024.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,501.76/17,247.24 = 8,024.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,501.76x = 17,247.24 × 8,024.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,501.76x = 138,401,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,401,512.21/12,501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,070.56

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