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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.75, 23,431.10 and 9,525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.75, 23,431.10 and 9,525.75 is: 13,146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.75 : 23,431.10 = 9,525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.75/23,431.10 = 9,525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.75x = 23,431.10 × 9,525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.75x = 223,198,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,198,753.20/16,977.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,146.54

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