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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010, 23,473.92 and 9,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010, 23,473.92 and 9,558 is: 13,190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010 : 23,473.92 = 9,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010/23,473.92 = 9,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010x = 23,473.92 × 9,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010x = 224,363,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,363,727.36/17,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.11

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