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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.70, 23,594.65 and 9,545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.70, 23,594.65 and 9,545.64 is: 13,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.70 : 23,594.65 = 9,545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.70/23,594.65 = 9,545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.70x = 23,594.65 × 9,545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.70x = 225,226,034.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,226,034.83/17,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.34

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