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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.36, 23,470.44 and 9,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.36, 23,470.44 and 9,350.96 is: 12,904.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.36 : 23,470.44 = 9,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.36/23,470.44 = 9,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.36x = 23,470.44 × 9,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.36x = 219,470,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,470,994.88/17,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.47

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