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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.21, 23,476.51 and 9,458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.21, 23,476.51 and 9,458.19 is: 13,054.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.21 : 23,476.51 = 9,458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.21/23,476.51 = 9,458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.21x = 23,476.51 × 9,458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.21x = 222,045,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,045,292.12/17,009.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.42

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