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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.63, 23,472.86 and 9,455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.63, 23,472.86 and 9,455.54 is: 13,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.63 : 23,472.86 = 9,455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.63/23,472.86 = 9,455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.63x = 23,472.86 × 9,455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.63x = 221,948,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,948,402.00/17,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.70

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