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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.08, 23,469.90 and 9,453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.08, 23,469.90 and 9,453.56 is: 13,045.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.08 : 23,469.90 = 9,453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.08/23,469.90 = 9,453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.08x = 23,469.90 × 9,453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.08x = 221,874,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,874,107.84/17,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.98

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