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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.52, 23,477.62 and 9,459.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.52, 23,477.62 and 9,459.42 is: 13,053.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.52 : 23,477.62 = 9,459.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.52/23,477.62 = 9,459.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.52x = 23,477.62 × 9,459.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.52x = 222,084,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,084,668.18/17,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.42

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