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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.14, 23,466.96 and 9,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.14, 23,466.96 and 9,451.68 is: 13,043.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.14 : 23,466.96 = 9,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.14/23,466.96 = 9,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.14x = 23,466.96 × 9,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.14x = 221,802,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,802,196.49/17,005.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,043.24

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