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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.68, 23,476.68 and 9,457.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.68, 23,476.68 and 9,457.76 is: 13,052.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.68 : 23,476.68 = 9,457.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.68/23,476.68 = 9,457.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.68x = 23,476.68 × 9,457.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.68x = 222,036,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,036,805.04/17,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.79

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