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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.75, 23,507.06 and 9,579.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.75, 23,507.06 and 9,579.75 is: 13,221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.75 : 23,507.06 = 9,579.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.75/23,507.06 = 9,579.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.75x = 23,507.06 × 9,579.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.75x = 225,191,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,191,710.14/17,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.88

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