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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.25, 23,466.08 and 9,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.25, 23,466.08 and 9,451.06 is: 13,042.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.25 : 23,466.08 = 9,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.25/23,466.08 = 9,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.25x = 23,466.08 × 9,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.25x = 221,779,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,779,330.04/17,004.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.58

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