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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.93, 23,520.42 and 9,490.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.93, 23,520.42 and 9,490.14 is: 13,096.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.93 : 23,520.42 = 9,490.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.93/23,520.42 = 9,490.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.93x = 23,520.42 × 9,490.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.93x = 223,212,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,212,078.66/17,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,096.28

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