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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.50, 23,524.95 and 9,594.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.50, 23,524.95 and 9,594.94 is: 13,242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.50 : 23,524.95 = 9,594.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.50/23,524.95 = 9,594.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.50x = 23,524.95 × 9,594.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.50x = 225,720,483.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,720,483.75/17,045.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.23

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