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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.30, 23,525.27 and 9,975.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.30, 23,525.27 and 9,975.09 is: 13,765.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.30 : 23,525.27 = 9,975.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.30/23,525.27 = 9,975.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.30x = 23,525.27 × 9,975.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.30x = 234,666,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,666,685.52/17,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,765.62

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