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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.88, 23,465.19 and 9,450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.88, 23,465.19 and 9,450.24 is: 13,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.88 : 23,465.19 = 9,450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.88/23,465.19 = 9,450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.88x = 23,465.19 × 9,450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.88x = 221,751,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,751,677.15/17,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,041.24

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