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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.77, 23,469.01 and 9,452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.77, 23,469.01 and 9,452.15 is: 13,044.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.77 : 23,469.01 = 9,452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.77/23,469.01 = 9,452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.77x = 23,469.01 × 9,452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.77x = 221,832,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,832,555.61/17,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.55

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