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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.95, 23,467.21 and 9,452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.95, 23,467.21 and 9,452.02 is: 13,043.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.95 : 23,467.21 = 9,452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.95/23,467.21 = 9,452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.95x = 23,467.21 × 9,452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.95x = 221,812,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,812,519.68/17,005.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,043.23

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