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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.87, 23,491.14 and 9,469.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.87, 23,491.14 and 9,469.21 is: 13,067.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.87 : 23,491.14 = 9,469.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.87/23,491.14 = 9,469.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.87x = 23,491.14 × 9,469.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.87x = 222,442,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,442,537.80/17,022.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.28

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