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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.55, 23,470.62 and 9,454.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.55, 23,470.62 and 9,454.70 is: 13,047.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.55 : 23,470.62 = 9,454.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.55/23,470.62 = 9,454.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.55x = 23,470.62 × 9,454.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.55x = 221,907,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,907,670.91/17,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.60

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