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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.59, 23,588.96 and 9,540.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.59, 23,588.96 and 9,540.39 is: 13,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.59 : 23,588.96 = 9,540.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.59/23,588.96 = 9,540.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.59x = 23,588.96 × 9,540.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.59x = 225,047,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,047,990.40/17,092.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.40

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