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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.74, 23,477.02 and 9,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.74, 23,477.02 and 9,458.20 is: 13,052.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.74 : 23,477.02 = 9,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.74/23,477.02 = 9,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.74x = 23,477.02 × 9,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.74x = 222,050,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,050,350.56/17,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.77

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