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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.86, 23,489.27 and 11,064.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.86, 23,489.27 and 11,064.45 is: 15,260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.86 : 23,489.27 = 11,064.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.86/23,489.27 = 11,064.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.86x = 23,489.27 × 11,064.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.86x = 259,895,795.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,895,795.58/17,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,260.29

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