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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.55, 23,488.84 and 11,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.55, 23,488.84 and 11,064.14 is: 15,259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.55 : 23,488.84 = 11,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.55/23,488.84 = 11,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.55x = 23,488.84 × 11,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.55x = 259,883,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,883,783.14/17,030.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.86

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