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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.58, 23,473.04 and 9,352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.58, 23,473.04 and 9,352.98 is: 12,907.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.58 : 23,473.04 = 9,352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.58/23,473.04 = 9,352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.58x = 23,473.04 × 9,352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.58x = 219,542,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,542,873.66/17,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.01

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