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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.98, 23,469.14 and 9,453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.98, 23,469.14 and 9,453.12 is: 13,045.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.98 : 23,469.14 = 9,453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.98/23,469.14 = 9,453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.98x = 23,469.14 × 9,453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.98x = 221,856,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,856,596.72/17,006.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.03

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