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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.70, 23,469.12 and 9,453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.70, 23,469.12 and 9,453.72 is: 13,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.70 : 23,469.12 = 9,453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.70/23,469.12 = 9,453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.70x = 23,469.12 × 9,453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.70x = 221,870,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,870,489.13/17,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.06

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