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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.15, 23,591.25 and 9,438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.15, 23,591.25 and 9,438.92 is: 13,026.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.15 : 23,591.25 = 9,438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.15/23,591.25 = 9,438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.15x = 23,591.25 × 9,438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.15x = 222,675,891.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,675,891.96/17,094.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.44

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