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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.63, 23,474.57 and 9,456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.63, 23,474.57 and 9,456.84 is: 13,050.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.63 : 23,474.57 = 9,456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.63/23,474.57 = 9,456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.63x = 23,474.57 × 9,456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.63x = 221,995,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,995,205.27/17,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.38

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