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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.37, 23,474.42 and 9,457.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.37, 23,474.42 and 9,457.19 is: 13,051.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.37 : 23,474.42 = 9,457.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.37/23,474.42 = 9,457.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.37x = 23,474.42 × 9,457.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.37x = 222,001,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,001,885.42/17,009.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.74

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