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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.16, 23,475.72 and 9,458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.16, 23,475.72 and 9,458.07 is: 13,051.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.16 : 23,475.72 = 9,458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.16/23,475.72 = 9,458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.16x = 23,475.72 × 9,458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.16x = 222,034,950.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,034,950.49/17,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.54

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