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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.45, 23,474.30 and 9,457.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.45, 23,474.30 and 9,457.47 is: 13,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.45 : 23,474.30 = 9,457.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.45/23,474.30 = 9,457.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.45x = 23,474.30 × 9,457.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.45x = 222,007,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,007,440.73/17,010.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.24

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