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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.61, 23,498.67 and 9,474.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.61, 23,498.67 and 9,474.09 is: 13,074.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.61 : 23,498.67 = 9,474.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.61/23,498.67 = 9,474.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.61x = 23,498.67 × 9,474.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.61x = 222,628,396.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,628,396.97/17,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.56

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