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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.30, 23,488.50 and 11,063.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.30, 23,488.50 and 11,063.89 is: 15,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.30 : 23,488.50 = 11,063.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.30/23,488.50 = 11,063.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.30x = 23,488.50 × 11,063.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.30x = 259,874,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,874,093.88/17,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.52

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