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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.94, 23,593.58 and 9,543.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.94, 23,593.58 and 9,543.73 is: 13,171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.94 : 23,593.58 = 9,543.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.94/23,593.58 = 9,543.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.94x = 23,593.58 × 9,543.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.94x = 225,170,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,170,757.25/17,095.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.01

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