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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.76, 23,594.97 and 9,543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.76, 23,594.97 and 9,543.96 is: 13,170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.76 : 23,594.97 = 9,543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.76/23,594.97 = 9,543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.76x = 23,594.97 × 9,543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.76x = 225,189,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,189,397.19/17,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.69

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