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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.96, 23,476.04 and 9,458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.96, 23,476.04 and 9,458.12 is: 13,051.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.96 : 23,476.04 = 9,458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.96/23,476.04 = 9,458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.96x = 23,476.04 × 9,458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.96x = 222,039,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,039,203.44/17,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.95

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