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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.16, 23,589.20 and 9,541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.16, 23,589.20 and 9,541.91 is: 13,166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.16 : 23,589.20 = 9,541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.16/23,589.20 = 9,541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.16x = 23,589.20 × 9,541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.16x = 225,085,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,085,857.72/17,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.65

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