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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.51, 23,591.61 and 9,542.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.51, 23,591.61 and 9,542.33 is: 13,169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.51 : 23,591.61 = 9,542.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.51/23,591.61 = 9,542.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.51x = 23,591.61 × 9,542.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.51x = 225,118,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,118,809.89/17,094.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,169.07

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