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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.68, 23,588.51 and 9,922.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.68, 23,588.51 and 9,922.05 is: 13,692.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.68 : 23,588.51 = 9,922.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.68/23,588.51 = 9,922.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.68x = 23,588.51 × 9,922.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.68x = 234,046,326.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,046,326.04/17,092.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,692.78

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