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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.53, 24,064.51 and 11,069.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.53, 24,064.51 and 11,069.70 is: 15,278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.53 : 24,064.51 = 11,069.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.53/24,064.51 = 11,069.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.53x = 24,064.51 × 11,069.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.53x = 266,386,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,386,906.35/17,435.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.39

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