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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.75, 23,489.12 and 11,064.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.75, 23,489.12 and 11,064.35 is: 15,260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.75 : 23,489.12 = 11,064.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.75/23,489.12 = 11,064.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.75x = 23,489.12 × 11,064.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.75x = 259,891,844.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,891,844.87/17,030.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,260.15

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