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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.59, 23,595.96 and 9,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.59, 23,595.96 and 9,544.48 is: 13,171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.59 : 23,595.96 = 9,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.59/23,595.96 = 9,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.59x = 23,595.96 × 9,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.59x = 225,211,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,211,168.30/17,098.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.33

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