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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,090.13, 23,584.35 and 9,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,090.13, 23,584.35 and 9,536 is: 13,159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,090.13 : 23,584.35 = 9,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,090.13/23,584.35 = 9,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,090.13x = 23,584.35 × 9,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,090.13x = 224,900,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,900,361.60/17,090.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.66

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