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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.52, 23,469.21 and 9,454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.52, 23,469.21 and 9,454.86 is: 13,046.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.52 : 23,469.21 = 9,454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.52/23,469.21 = 9,454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.52x = 23,469.21 × 9,454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.52x = 221,898,094.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,898,094.86/17,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.29

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