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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.59, 23,588.60 and 9,332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.59, 23,588.60 and 9,332.10 is: 12,877.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.59 : 23,588.60 = 9,332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.59/23,588.60 = 9,332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.59x = 23,588.60 × 9,332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.59x = 220,131,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,131,127.40/17,093.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,877.99

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