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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.27, 23,497.29 and 9,473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.27, 23,497.29 and 9,473.45 is: 13,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.27 : 23,497.29 = 9,473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.27/23,497.29 = 9,473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.27x = 23,497.29 × 9,473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.27x = 222,600,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,600,401.95/17,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.17

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