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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,655.44, 17,451.52 and 8,404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,655.44, 17,451.52 and 8,404.96 is: 11,590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,655.44 : 17,451.52 = 8,404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,655.44/17,451.52 = 8,404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,655.44x = 17,451.52 × 8,404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,655.44x = 146,679,327.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,679,327.54/12,655.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.22

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