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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.64, 23,488.98 and 11,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.64, 23,488.98 and 11,064.24 is: 15,260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.64 : 23,488.98 = 11,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.64/23,488.98 = 11,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.64x = 23,488.98 × 11,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.64x = 259,887,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,887,712.08/17,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,260.01

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