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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,119.94, 23,625.45 and 9,463.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,119.94, 23,625.45 and 9,463.01 is: 13,058.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,119.94 : 23,625.45 = 9,463.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,119.94/23,625.45 = 9,463.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,119.94x = 23,625.45 × 9,463.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,119.94x = 223,567,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,567,751.48/17,119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.91

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