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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.64, 23,590.26 and 9,642.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.64, 23,590.26 and 9,642.64 is: 13,306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.64 : 23,590.26 = 9,642.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.64/23,590.26 = 9,642.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.64x = 23,590.26 × 9,642.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.64x = 227,472,384.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,472,384.69/17,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,306.65

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