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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.55, 23,469.24 and 9,453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.55, 23,469.24 and 9,453.70 is: 13,046.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.55 : 23,469.24 = 9,453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.55/23,469.24 = 9,453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.55x = 23,469.24 × 9,453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.55x = 221,871,154.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,871,154.19/17,006.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.22

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