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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.36, 23,472.84 and 9,457.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.36, 23,472.84 and 9,457.48 is: 13,049.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.36 : 23,472.84 = 9,457.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.36/23,472.84 = 9,457.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.36x = 23,472.84 × 9,457.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.36x = 221,993,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,993,914.84/17,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.75

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