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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.52, 23,492.48 and 11,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.52, 23,492.48 and 11,064 is: 15,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.52 : 23,492.48 = 11,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.52/23,492.48 = 11,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.52x = 23,492.48 × 11,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.52x = 259,920,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,920,798.72/17,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,264.75

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