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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.85, 23,468.99 and 9,452.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.85, 23,468.99 and 9,452.99 is: 13,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.85 : 23,468.99 = 9,452.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.85/23,468.99 = 9,452.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.85x = 23,468.99 × 9,452.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.85x = 221,851,963.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,851,963.17/17,006.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.86

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