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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.76, 23,592.12 and 9,544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.76, 23,592.12 and 9,544.86 is: 13,168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.76 : 23,592.12 = 9,544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.76/23,592.12 = 9,544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.76x = 23,592.12 × 9,544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.76x = 225,183,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,183,482.50/17,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.81

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