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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028, 23,483.52 and 11,053.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028, 23,483.52 and 11,053.98 is: 15,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028 : 23,483.52 = 11,053.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028/23,483.52 = 11,053.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028x = 23,483.52 × 11,053.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028x = 259,586,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,586,360.41/17,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,244.68

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