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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.03, 23,491.21 and 9,469.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.03, 23,491.21 and 9,469.15 is: 13,067.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.03 : 23,491.21 = 9,469.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.03/23,491.21 = 9,469.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.03x = 23,491.21 × 9,469.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.03x = 222,441,697.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,441,697.39/17,023.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.11

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