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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.75, 23,484.98 and 11,061.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.75, 23,484.98 and 11,061.35 is: 15,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.75 : 23,484.98 = 11,061.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.75/23,484.98 = 11,061.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.75x = 23,484.98 × 11,061.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.75x = 259,775,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,775,493.75/17,027.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.01

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