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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.25, 23,464.70 and 9,450.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.25, 23,464.70 and 9,450.06 is: 13,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.25 : 23,464.70 = 9,450.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.25/23,464.70 = 9,450.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.25x = 23,464.70 × 9,450.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.25x = 221,742,822.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,742,822.88/17,003.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,041.20

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