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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,144.93, 23,659.90 and 9,591.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,144.93, 23,659.90 and 9,591.23 is: 13,235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,144.93 : 23,659.90 = 9,591.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,144.93/23,659.90 = 9,591.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,144.93x = 23,659.90 × 9,591.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,144.93x = 226,927,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,927,444.76/17,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.83

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