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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.22, 23,468.28 and 9,452.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.22, 23,468.28 and 9,452.42 is: 13,044.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.22 : 23,468.28 = 9,452.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.22/23,468.28 = 9,452.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.22x = 23,468.28 × 9,452.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.22x = 221,831,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,831,921.90/17,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.16

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