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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.62, 23,476.31 and 9,355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.62, 23,476.31 and 9,355.22 is: 12,910.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.62 : 23,476.31 = 9,355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.62/23,476.31 = 9,355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.62x = 23,476.31 × 9,355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.62x = 219,625,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,625,880.68/17,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,910.34

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