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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.88, 23,469.33 and 9,453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.88, 23,469.33 and 9,453.24 is: 13,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.88 : 23,469.33 = 9,453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.88/23,469.33 = 9,453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.88x = 23,469.33 × 9,453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.88x = 221,861,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,861,209.13/17,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.38

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