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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.73, 23,473.71 and 9,353.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.73, 23,473.71 and 9,353.33 is: 12,907.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.73 : 23,473.71 = 9,353.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.73/23,473.71 = 9,353.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.73x = 23,473.71 × 9,353.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.73x = 219,557,355.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,557,355.95/17,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.75

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