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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.98, 23,494.94 and 11,068.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.98, 23,494.94 and 11,068.56 is: 15,265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.98 : 23,494.94 = 11,068.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.98/23,494.94 = 11,068.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.98x = 23,494.94 × 11,068.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.98x = 260,055,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,055,139.25/17,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,265.95

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