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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.52, 23,467.28 and 9,451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.52, 23,467.28 and 9,451.84 is: 13,043.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.52 : 23,467.28 = 9,451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.52/23,467.28 = 9,451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.52x = 23,467.28 × 9,451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.52x = 221,808,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,808,975.80/17,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,043.35

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