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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,014.97, 23,481.72 and 9,462.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,014.97, 23,481.72 and 9,462.99 is: 13,059.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,014.97 : 23,481.72 = 9,462.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,014.97/23,481.72 = 9,462.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,014.97x = 23,481.72 × 9,462.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,014.97x = 222,207,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,207,281.54/17,014.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.52

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