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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004, 23,467.44 and 9,554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004, 23,467.44 and 9,554.40 is: 13,186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004 : 23,467.44 = 9,554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004/23,467.44 = 9,554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004x = 23,467.44 × 9,554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004x = 224,217,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,217,308.74/17,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.15

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