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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.48, 23,465.28 and 9,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.48, 23,465.28 and 9,552 is: 13,181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.48 : 23,465.28 = 9,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.48/23,465.28 = 9,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.48x = 23,465.28 × 9,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.48x = 224,140,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,140,354.56/17,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.25

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