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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.80, 23,463.37 and 9,448.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.80, 23,463.37 and 9,448.93 is: 13,039.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.80 : 23,463.37 = 9,448.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.80/23,463.37 = 9,448.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.80x = 23,463.37 × 9,448.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.80x = 221,703,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,703,740.69/17,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.25

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