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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.22, 23,476.08 and 9,459.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.22, 23,476.08 and 9,459.69 is: 13,054.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.22 : 23,476.08 = 9,459.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.22/23,476.08 = 9,459.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.22x = 23,476.08 × 9,459.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.22x = 222,076,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,076,333.44/17,011.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.70

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