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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.64, 23,587.79 and 9,538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.64, 23,587.79 and 9,538.88 is: 13,163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.64 : 23,587.79 = 9,538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.64/23,587.79 = 9,538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.64x = 23,587.79 × 9,538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.64x = 225,001,109.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,001,109.55/17,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,163.63

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