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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.28, 23,595.09 and 9,544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.28, 23,595.09 and 9,544.18 is: 13,172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.28 : 23,595.09 = 9,544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.28/23,595.09 = 9,544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.28x = 23,595.09 × 9,544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.28x = 225,195,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,195,786.08/17,096.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.21

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