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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.44, 23,470.08 and 9,453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.44, 23,470.08 and 9,453.52 is: 13,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.44 : 23,470.08 = 9,453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.44/23,470.08 = 9,453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.44x = 23,470.08 × 9,453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.44x = 221,874,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,874,870.68/17,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.52

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