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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.62, 23,475.62 and 9,457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.62, 23,475.62 and 9,457.54 is: 13,053.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.62 : 23,475.62 = 9,457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.62/23,475.62 = 9,457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.62x = 23,475.62 × 9,457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.62x = 222,021,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,021,615.17/17,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.48

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