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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.69, 23,484.89 and 11,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.69, 23,484.89 and 11,061.28 is: 15,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.69 : 23,484.89 = 11,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.69/23,484.89 = 11,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.69x = 23,484.89 × 11,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.69x = 259,773,030.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,773,030.42/17,027.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.92

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