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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.21, 23,531.58 and 9,975.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.21, 23,531.58 and 9,975.91 is: 13,770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.21 : 23,531.58 = 9,975.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.21/23,531.58 = 9,975.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.21x = 23,531.58 × 9,975.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.21x = 234,748,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,748,924.24/17,047.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,770.52

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