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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,091.51, 23,588.40 and 9,919.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,091.51, 23,588.40 and 9,919.89 is: 13,690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091.51 : 23,588.40 = 9,919.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091.51/23,588.40 = 9,919.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091.51x = 23,588.40 × 9,919.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091.51x = 233,994,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,994,333.28/17,091.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,690.68

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