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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.90, 23,662.44 and 9,593.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.90, 23,662.44 and 9,593.10 is: 13,239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.90 : 23,662.44 = 9,593.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.90/23,662.44 = 9,593.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.90x = 23,662.44 × 9,593.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.90x = 226,996,153.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,996,153.16/17,145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.09

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