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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.28, 23,589.30 and 9,923.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.28, 23,589.30 and 9,923.08 is: 13,693.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.28 : 23,589.30 = 9,923.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.28/23,589.30 = 9,923.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.28x = 23,589.30 × 9,923.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.28x = 234,078,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,078,511.04/17,094.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.38

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