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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.08, 23,465.76 and 9,450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.08, 23,465.76 and 9,450.56 is: 13,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.08 : 23,465.76 = 9,450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.08/23,465.76 = 9,450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.08x = 23,465.76 × 9,450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.08x = 221,764,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,764,572.83/17,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,041.84

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