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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.08, 23,466.84 and 9,348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.08, 23,466.84 and 9,348.48 is: 12,900.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.08 : 23,466.84 = 9,348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.08/23,466.84 = 9,348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.08x = 23,466.84 × 9,348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.08x = 219,379,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,379,284.40/17,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.81

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