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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.91, 23,468.33 and 9,454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.91, 23,468.33 and 9,454.30 is: 13,045.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.91 : 23,468.33 = 9,454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.91/23,468.33 = 9,454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.91x = 23,468.33 × 9,454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.91x = 221,876,597.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,876,597.28/17,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.50

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