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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.96, 23,529.12 and 9,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.96, 23,529.12 and 9,975 is: 13,765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.96 : 23,529.12 = 9,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.96/23,529.12 = 9,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.96x = 23,529.12 × 9,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.96x = 234,702,972
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,702,972/17,049.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,765.60

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