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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.41, 23,477.90 and 9,459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.41, 23,477.90 and 9,459.51 is: 13,054.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.41 : 23,477.90 = 9,459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.41/23,477.90 = 9,459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.41x = 23,477.90 × 9,459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.41x = 222,089,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,089,429.83/17,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.55

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