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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.21, 23,475.13 and 9,457.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.21, 23,475.13 and 9,457.19 is: 13,053.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.21 : 23,475.13 = 9,457.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.21/23,475.13 = 9,457.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.21x = 23,475.13 × 9,457.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.21x = 222,008,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,008,647.31/17,008.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.03

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