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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.38, 23,474.68 and 9,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.38, 23,474.68 and 9,457 is: 13,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.38 : 23,474.68 = 9,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.38/23,474.68 = 9,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.38x = 23,474.68 × 9,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.38x = 222,000,048.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,000,048.76/17,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.86

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