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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.98, 23,475.14 and 9,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.98, 23,475.14 and 9,457.08 is: 13,050.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.98 : 23,475.14 = 9,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.98/23,475.14 = 9,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.98x = 23,475.14 × 9,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.98x = 222,006,276.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,006,276.99/17,010.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.76

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