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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.10, 23,471.15 and 9,455.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.10, 23,471.15 and 9,455.87 is: 13,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.10 : 23,471.15 = 9,455.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.10/23,471.15 = 9,455.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.10x = 23,471.15 × 9,455.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.10x = 221,940,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,940,154.55/17,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.85

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