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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.46, 23,476.86 and 9,458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.46, 23,476.86 and 9,458.44 is: 13,054.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.46 : 23,476.86 = 9,458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.46/23,476.86 = 9,458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.46x = 23,476.86 × 9,458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.46x = 222,054,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,054,307.02/17,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.76

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