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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.66, 23,470.11 and 9,453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.66, 23,470.11 and 9,453.51 is: 13,045.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.66 : 23,470.11 = 9,453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.66/23,470.11 = 9,453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.66x = 23,470.11 × 9,453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.66x = 221,874,919.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,874,919.59/17,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.59

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