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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.64, 23,470.86 and 9,454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.64, 23,470.86 and 9,454.60 is: 13,047.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.64 : 23,470.86 = 9,454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.64/23,470.86 = 9,454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.64x = 23,470.86 × 9,454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.64x = 221,907,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,907,592.96/17,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.52

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