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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,071.16, 23,558.62 and 9,414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,071.16, 23,558.62 and 9,414.68 is: 12,992.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,071.16 : 23,558.62 = 9,414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,071.16/23,558.62 = 9,414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,071.16x = 23,558.62 × 9,414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,071.16x = 221,796,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,796,868.54/17,071.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,992.49

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