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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.48, 23,480.96 and 10,970.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.48, 23,480.96 and 10,970.46 is: 15,125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.48 : 23,480.96 = 10,970.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.48/23,480.96 = 10,970.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.48x = 23,480.96 × 10,970.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.48x = 257,596,877.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,596,877.59/17,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.64

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