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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.41, 23,476.52 and 9,458.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.41, 23,476.52 and 9,458.51 is: 13,053.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.41 : 23,476.52 = 9,458.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.41/23,476.52 = 9,458.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.41x = 23,476.52 × 9,458.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.41x = 222,052,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,052,805.45/17,011.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.17

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