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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.33, 23,568.90 and 9,422.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.33, 23,568.90 and 9,422.91 is: 13,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.33 : 23,568.90 = 9,422.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.33/23,568.90 = 9,422.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.33x = 23,568.90 × 9,422.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.33x = 222,087,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,087,623.50/17,079.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.30

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