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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.72, 23,476.77 and 9,460.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.72, 23,476.77 and 9,460.19 is: 13,055.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.72 : 23,476.77 = 9,460.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.72/23,476.77 = 9,460.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.72x = 23,476.77 × 9,460.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.72x = 222,094,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,094,622.44/17,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,055.39

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