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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.56, 23,525.61 and 9,975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.56, 23,525.61 and 9,975.35 is: 13,765.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.56 : 23,525.61 = 9,975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.56/23,525.61 = 9,975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.56x = 23,525.61 × 9,975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.56x = 234,676,076.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,676,076.09/17,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,765.96

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