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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.11, 23,662.88 and 9,593.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.11, 23,662.88 and 9,593.41 is: 13,238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.11 : 23,662.88 = 9,593.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.11/23,662.88 = 9,593.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.11x = 23,662.88 × 9,593.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.11x = 227,007,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,007,591.31/17,147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.83

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