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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.81, 23,470.07 and 9,454.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.81, 23,470.07 and 9,454.25 is: 13,046.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.81 : 23,470.07 = 9,454.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.81/23,470.07 = 9,454.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.81x = 23,470.07 × 9,454.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.81x = 221,891,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,891,744.68/17,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.46

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