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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045, 23,522.28 and 9,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045, 23,522.28 and 9,593 is: 13,238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045 : 23,522.28 = 9,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045/23,522.28 = 9,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045x = 23,522.28 × 9,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045x = 225,649,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,649,232.04/17,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.44

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