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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010, 23,473.32 and 9,456.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010, 23,473.32 and 9,456.14 is: 13,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010 : 23,473.32 = 9,456.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010/23,473.32 = 9,456.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010x = 23,473.32 × 9,456.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010x = 221,967,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,967,000.18/17,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.21

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