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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.68, 23,525.81 and 9,495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.68, 23,525.81 and 9,495.46 is: 13,103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.68 : 23,525.81 = 9,495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.68/23,525.81 = 9,495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.68x = 23,525.81 × 9,495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.68x = 223,388,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,388,405.36/17,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.74

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