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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.94, 17,333.64 and 8,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.94, 17,333.64 and 8,086.44 is: 11,164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.94 : 17,333.64 = 8,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.94/17,333.64 = 8,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.94x = 17,333.64 × 8,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.94x = 140,167,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,167,439.84/12,554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,164.33

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