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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.68, 23,491.77 and 11,066.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.68, 23,491.77 and 11,066.27 is: 15,262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.68 : 23,491.77 = 11,066.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.68/23,491.77 = 11,066.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.68x = 23,491.77 × 11,066.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.68x = 259,966,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,966,152.14/17,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,262.79

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