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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.68, 23,470.56 and 9,453.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.68, 23,470.56 and 9,453.77 is: 13,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.68 : 23,470.56 = 9,453.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.68/23,470.56 = 9,453.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.68x = 23,470.56 × 9,453.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.68x = 221,885,276.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,885,276.01/17,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.18

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