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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.97, 23,590.98 and 9,541.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.97, 23,590.98 and 9,541.21 is: 13,166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.97 : 23,590.98 = 9,541.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.97/23,590.98 = 9,541.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.97x = 23,590.98 × 9,541.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.97x = 225,086,494.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,086,494.29/17,094.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.83

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