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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.36, 23,465.62 and 9,450.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.36, 23,465.62 and 9,450.47 is: 13,040.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.36 : 23,465.62 = 9,450.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.36/23,465.62 = 9,450.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.36x = 23,465.62 × 9,450.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.36x = 221,761,137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,761,137.84/17,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,040.66

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