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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.15, 23,485.52 and 11,061.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.15, 23,485.52 and 11,061.73 is: 15,256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.15 : 23,485.52 = 11,061.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.15/23,485.52 = 11,061.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.15x = 23,485.52 × 11,061.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.15x = 259,790,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,790,481.15/17,028.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.53

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