Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.24, 23,549.52 and 11,470
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,062.24, 23,549.52 and 11,470 is: 15,831.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,062.24 : 23,549.52 = 11,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,062.24/23,549.52 = 11,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,062.24x = 23,549.52 × 11,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,062.24x = 270,112,994.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,112,994.40/17,062.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,831.04
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