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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.32, 23,475.72 and 9,458.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.32, 23,475.72 and 9,458.36 is: 13,052.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.32 : 23,475.72 = 9,458.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.32/23,475.72 = 9,458.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.32x = 23,475.72 × 9,458.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.32x = 222,041,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,041,811.02/17,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.59

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