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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,534.06, 17,301.50 and 8,552.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,534.06, 17,301.50 and 8,552.33 is: 11,805.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,534.06 : 17,301.50 = 8,552.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,534.06/17,301.50 = 8,552.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,534.06x = 17,301.50 × 8,552.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,534.06x = 147,968,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,968,137.50/12,534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,805.28

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