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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.88, 23,474.08 and 9,456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.88, 23,474.08 and 9,456.48 is: 13,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.88 : 23,474.08 = 9,456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.88/23,474.08 = 9,456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.88x = 23,474.08 × 9,456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.88x = 221,982,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,982,168.04/17,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.42

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