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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.47, 23,473.69 and 9,457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.47, 23,473.69 and 9,457.22 is: 13,050.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.47 : 23,473.69 = 9,457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.47/23,473.69 = 9,457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.47x = 23,473.69 × 9,457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.47x = 221,995,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,995,885.58/17,010.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.54

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