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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.36, 23,468.38 and 9,452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.36, 23,468.38 and 9,452.48 is: 13,043.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.36 : 23,468.38 = 9,452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.36/23,468.38 = 9,452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.36x = 23,468.38 × 9,452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.36x = 221,834,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,834,392.58/17,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,043.43

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