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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.51, 23,466.42 and 9,451.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.51, 23,466.42 and 9,451.31 is: 13,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.51 : 23,466.42 = 9,451.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.51/23,466.42 = 9,451.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.51x = 23,466.42 × 9,451.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.51x = 221,788,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,788,292.68/17,004.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.91

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