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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.32, 23,474.34 and 9,457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.32, 23,474.34 and 9,457.36 is: 13,051.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.32 : 23,474.34 = 9,457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.32/23,474.34 = 9,457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.32x = 23,474.34 × 9,457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.32x = 222,005,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,005,225.46/17,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.21

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