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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.08, 23,464.68 and 9,552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.08, 23,464.68 and 9,552.08 is: 13,181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.08 : 23,464.68 = 9,552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.08/23,464.68 = 9,552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.08x = 23,464.68 × 9,552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.08x = 224,136,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,136,500.53/17,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.34

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