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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.81, 23,463.40 and 9,448.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.81, 23,463.40 and 9,448.95 is: 13,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.81 : 23,463.40 = 9,448.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.81/23,463.40 = 9,448.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.81x = 23,463.40 × 9,448.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.81x = 221,704,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,704,493.43/17,002.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.29

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