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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.67, 23,473.40 and 9,456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.67, 23,473.40 and 9,456.54 is: 13,049.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.67 : 23,473.40 = 9,456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.67/23,473.40 = 9,456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.67x = 23,473.40 × 9,456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.67x = 221,977,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,977,192.90/17,010.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.29

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