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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.65, 23,725.44 and 9,535.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.65, 23,725.44 and 9,535.89 is: 13,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.65 : 23,725.44 = 9,535.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.65/23,725.44 = 9,535.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.65x = 23,725.44 × 9,535.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.65x = 226,243,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,243,186.04/17,192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.30

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