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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.68, 23,474.87 and 9,354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.68, 23,474.87 and 9,354.09 is: 12,908.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.68 : 23,474.87 = 9,354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.68/23,474.87 = 9,354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.68x = 23,474.87 × 9,354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.68x = 219,585,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,585,882.57/17,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.71

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