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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.93, 23,519.25 and 9,491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.93, 23,519.25 and 9,491.24 is: 13,096.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.93 : 23,519.25 = 9,491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.93/23,519.25 = 9,491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.93x = 23,519.25 × 9,491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.93x = 223,226,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,226,792.60/17,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,096.37

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