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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.58, 23,470.28 and 9,350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.58, 23,470.28 and 9,350.98 is: 12,904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.58 : 23,470.28 = 9,350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.58/23,470.28 = 9,350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.58x = 23,470.28 × 9,350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.58x = 219,470,118.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,470,118.87/17,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.25

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