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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.63, 23,471.18 and 9,454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.63, 23,471.18 and 9,454.95 is: 13,047.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.63 : 23,471.18 = 9,454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.63/23,471.18 = 9,454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.63x = 23,471.18 × 9,454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.63x = 221,918,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,918,833.34/17,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.43

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