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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.79, 23,475.19 and 9,457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.79, 23,475.19 and 9,457.98 is: 13,051.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.79 : 23,475.19 = 9,457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.79/23,475.19 = 9,457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.79x = 23,475.19 × 9,457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.79x = 222,027,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,027,942.22/17,011.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.42

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