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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.40, 23,473.72 and 9,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.40, 23,473.72 and 9,457.08 is: 13,050.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.40 : 23,473.72 = 9,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.40/23,473.72 = 9,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.40x = 23,473.72 × 9,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.40x = 221,992,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,992,847.94/17,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.42

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