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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.65, 23,484.83 and 11,061.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.65, 23,484.83 and 11,061.23 is: 15,255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.65 : 23,484.83 = 11,061.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.65/23,484.83 = 11,061.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.65x = 23,484.83 × 11,061.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.65x = 259,771,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,771,106.14/17,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.84

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