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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.65, 23,477.39 and 9,458.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.65, 23,477.39 and 9,458.61 is: 13,053.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.65 : 23,477.39 = 9,458.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.65/23,477.39 = 9,458.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.65x = 23,477.39 × 9,458.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.65x = 222,063,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,063,428.53/17,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.61

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