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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.84, 23,591.70 and 9,334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.84, 23,591.70 and 9,334.35 is: 12,881.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.84 : 23,591.70 = 9,334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.84/23,591.70 = 9,334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.84x = 23,591.70 × 9,334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.84x = 220,213,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,213,184.90/17,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,881.10

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