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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.55, 23,507.49 and 9,480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.55, 23,507.49 and 9,480.75 is: 13,083.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.55 : 23,507.49 = 9,480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.55/23,507.49 = 9,480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.55x = 23,507.49 × 9,480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.55x = 222,868,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,868,635.82/17,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,083.33

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