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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.90, 17,386.25 and 8,823.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.90, 17,386.25 and 8,823.33 is: 12,163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.90 : 17,386.25 = 8,823.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.90/17,386.25 = 8,823.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.90x = 17,386.25 × 8,823.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.90x = 153,404,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,404,577.10/12,611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.48

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