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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.76, 23,590.56 and 9,541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.76, 23,590.56 and 9,541.56 is: 13,168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.76 : 23,590.56 = 9,541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.76/23,590.56 = 9,541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.76x = 23,590.56 × 9,541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.76x = 225,090,867.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,090,867.92/17,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.02

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