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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.87, 23,473.92 and 9,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.87, 23,473.92 and 9,456.60 is: 13,049.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.87 : 23,473.92 = 9,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.87/23,473.92 = 9,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.87x = 23,473.92 × 9,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.87x = 221,983,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,983,471.87/17,010.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.51

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