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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.88, 23,467.95 and 9,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.88, 23,467.95 and 9,452.24 is: 13,044.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.88 : 23,467.95 = 9,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.88/23,467.95 = 9,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.88x = 23,467.95 × 9,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.88x = 221,824,695.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,824,695.71/17,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.00

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