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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.58, 23,805.93 and 9,593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.58, 23,805.93 and 9,593.96 is: 13,239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.58 : 23,805.93 = 9,593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.58/23,805.93 = 9,593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.58x = 23,805.93 × 9,593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.58x = 228,393,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,393,062.68/17,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.74

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