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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.02, 23,476.95 and 9,458.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.02, 23,476.95 and 9,458.91 is: 13,052.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.02 : 23,476.95 = 9,458.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.02/23,476.95 = 9,458.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.02x = 23,476.95 × 9,458.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.02x = 222,066,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,066,357.12/17,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.73

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