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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.39, 23,484.49 and 11,060.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.39, 23,484.49 and 11,060.98 is: 15,255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.39 : 23,484.49 = 11,060.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.39/23,484.49 = 11,060.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.39x = 23,484.49 × 11,060.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.39x = 259,761,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,761,474.20/17,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.51

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