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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.08, 23,467.14 and 9,451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.08, 23,467.14 and 9,451.56 is: 13,043.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.08 : 23,467.14 = 9,451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.08/23,467.14 = 9,451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.08x = 23,467.14 × 9,451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.08x = 221,801,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,801,081.74/17,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,043.22

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