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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.66, 23,525.71 and 9,494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.66, 23,525.71 and 9,494.08 is: 13,101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.66 : 23,525.71 = 9,494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.66/23,525.71 = 9,494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.66x = 23,525.71 × 9,494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.66x = 223,354,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,354,972.80/17,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,101.80

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