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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.95, 23,474.53 and 9,456.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.95, 23,474.53 and 9,456.41 is: 13,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.95 : 23,474.53 = 9,456.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.95/23,474.53 = 9,456.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.95x = 23,474.53 × 9,456.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.95x = 221,984,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,984,732.00/17,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.29

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