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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.64, 23,482.86 and 9,463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.64, 23,482.86 and 9,463.32 is: 13,060.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.64 : 23,482.86 = 9,463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.64/23,482.86 = 9,463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.64x = 23,482.86 × 9,463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.64x = 222,225,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,225,818.70/17,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.09

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