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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.18, 23,468.88 and 9,453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.18, 23,468.88 and 9,453.26 is: 13,044.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.18 : 23,468.88 = 9,453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.18/23,468.88 = 9,453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.18x = 23,468.88 × 9,453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.18x = 221,857,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,857,424.55/17,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.93

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