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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.11, 23,469.42 and 9,453.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.11, 23,469.42 and 9,453.23 is: 13,044.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.11 : 23,469.42 = 9,453.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.11/23,469.42 = 9,453.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.11x = 23,469.42 × 9,453.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.11x = 221,861,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,861,707.88/17,008.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.47

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