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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,108.76, 23,610.48 and 9,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,108.76, 23,610.48 and 9,452 is: 13,043.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,108.76 : 23,610.48 = 9,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,108.76/23,610.48 = 9,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,108.76x = 23,610.48 × 9,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,108.76x = 223,166,256.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,166,256.96/17,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,043.98

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