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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.71, 23,532.27 and 9,976.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.71, 23,532.27 and 9,976.41 is: 13,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.71 : 23,532.27 = 9,976.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.71/23,532.27 = 9,976.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.71x = 23,532.27 × 9,976.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.71x = 234,767,573.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,767,573.75/17,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,771.21

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