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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.89, 23,482.01 and 11,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.89, 23,482.01 and 11,362.88 is: 15,669.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.89 : 23,482.01 = 11,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.89/23,482.01 = 11,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.89x = 23,482.01 × 11,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.89x = 266,823,087.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,823,087.56/17,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.77

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