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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.58, 23,477.22 and 9,458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.58, 23,477.22 and 9,458.88 is: 13,053.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.58 : 23,477.22 = 9,458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.58/23,477.22 = 9,458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.58x = 23,477.22 × 9,458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.58x = 222,068,206.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,068,206.71/17,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.18

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