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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.36, 23,474.16 and 9,456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.36, 23,474.16 and 9,456.48 is: 13,049.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.36 : 23,474.16 = 9,456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.36/23,474.16 = 9,456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.36x = 23,474.16 × 9,456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.36x = 221,982,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,982,924.56/17,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.87

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