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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.94, 23,523.42 and 9,493.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.94, 23,523.42 and 9,493.73 is: 13,101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.94 : 23,523.42 = 9,493.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.94/23,523.42 = 9,493.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.94x = 23,523.42 × 9,493.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.94x = 223,324,880.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,324,880.54/17,045.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,101.35

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