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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.91, 23,526.05 and 9,494.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.91, 23,526.05 and 9,494.33 is: 13,102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.91 : 23,526.05 = 9,494.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.91/23,526.05 = 9,494.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.91x = 23,526.05 × 9,494.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.91x = 223,364,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,364,164.85/17,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,102.14

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