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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,001.97, 23,462.26 and 9,448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,001.97, 23,462.26 and 9,448.11 is: 13,038.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,001.97 : 23,462.26 = 9,448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,001.97/23,462.26 = 9,448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,001.97x = 23,462.26 × 9,448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,001.97x = 221,673,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,673,989.71/17,001.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,038.14

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