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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.28, 23,466.92 and 9,451.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.28, 23,466.92 and 9,451.49 is: 13,042.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.28 : 23,466.92 = 9,451.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.28/23,466.92 = 9,451.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.28x = 23,466.92 × 9,451.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.28x = 221,797,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,797,195.12/17,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.85

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