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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.54, 23,471.96 and 9,456.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.54, 23,471.96 and 9,456.93 is: 13,049.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.54 : 23,471.96 = 9,456.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.54/23,471.96 = 9,456.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.54x = 23,471.96 × 9,456.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.54x = 221,972,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,972,635.40/17,010.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.12

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