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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,534.11, 17,297.24 and 8,059.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,534.11, 17,297.24 and 8,059.33 is: 11,121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,534.11 : 17,297.24 = 8,059.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,534.11/17,297.24 = 8,059.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,534.11x = 17,297.24 × 8,059.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,534.11x = 139,404,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,404,165.25/12,534.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.98

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