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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.28, 23,469.10 and 9,349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.28, 23,469.10 and 9,349.46 is: 12,902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.28 : 23,469.10 = 9,349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.28/23,469.10 = 9,349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.28x = 23,469.10 × 9,349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.28x = 219,423,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,423,411.69/17,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.49

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