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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.48, 23,465.36 and 9,451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.48, 23,465.36 and 9,451.32 is: 13,042.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.48 : 23,465.36 = 9,451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.48/23,465.36 = 9,451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.48x = 23,465.36 × 9,451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.48x = 221,778,626.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,778,626.28/17,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.36

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