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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,434.53, 24,063.13 and 11,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,434.53, 24,063.13 and 11,068.70 is: 15,277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,434.53 : 24,063.13 = 11,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,434.53/24,063.13 = 11,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,434.53x = 24,063.13 × 11,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,434.53x = 266,347,567.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,347,567.03/17,434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,277.01

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