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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.08, 23,466.06 and 9,553.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.08, 23,466.06 and 9,553.08 is: 13,182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.08 : 23,466.06 = 9,553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.08/23,466.06 = 9,553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.08x = 23,466.06 × 9,553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.08x = 224,173,148.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,173,148.46/17,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.72

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