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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.72, 23,591.52 and 9,641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.72, 23,591.52 and 9,641.28 is: 13,305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.72 : 23,591.52 = 9,641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.72/23,591.52 = 9,641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.72x = 23,591.52 × 9,641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.72x = 227,452,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,452,449.95/17,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.42

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