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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.14, 23,517.97 and 9,488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.14, 23,517.97 and 9,488.28 is: 13,093.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.14 : 23,517.97 = 9,488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.14/23,517.97 = 9,488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.14x = 23,517.97 × 9,488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.14x = 223,145,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,145,060.67/17,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.72

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