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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.15, 23,611.29 and 9,841.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.15, 23,611.29 and 9,841.22 is: 13,581.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.15 : 23,611.29 = 9,841.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.15/23,611.29 = 9,841.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.15x = 23,611.29 × 9,841.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.15x = 232,363,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,363,995.31/17,109.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.27

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