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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.15, 23,475.32 and 9,457.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.15, 23,475.32 and 9,457.10 is: 13,051.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.15 : 23,475.32 = 9,457.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.15/23,475.32 = 9,457.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.15x = 23,475.32 × 9,457.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.15x = 222,008,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,008,539.66/17,010.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.53

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