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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.81, 23,528.73 and 9,977.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.81, 23,528.73 and 9,977.58 is: 13,769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.81 : 23,528.73 = 9,977.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.81/23,528.73 = 9,977.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.81x = 23,528.73 × 9,977.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.81x = 234,759,785.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,759,785.87/17,049.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,769.06

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