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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.92, 23,590.91 and 9,541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.92, 23,590.91 and 9,541.15 is: 13,166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.92 : 23,590.91 = 9,541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.92/23,590.91 = 9,541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.92x = 23,590.91 × 9,541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.92x = 225,084,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,084,375.82/17,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.74

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