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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.76, 23,488.68 and 9,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.76, 23,488.68 and 9,467.52 is: 13,064.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.76 : 23,488.68 = 9,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.76/23,488.68 = 9,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.76x = 23,488.68 × 9,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.76x = 222,379,547.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,379,547.67/17,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,064.43

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