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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.98, 23,466.39 and 9,451.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.98, 23,466.39 and 9,451.11 is: 13,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.98 : 23,466.39 = 9,451.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.98/23,466.39 = 9,451.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.98x = 23,466.39 × 9,451.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.98x = 221,783,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,783,433.19/17,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.27

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