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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.14, 23,529.18 and 9,977.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.14, 23,529.18 and 9,977.94 is: 13,769.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.14 : 23,529.18 = 9,977.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.14/23,529.18 = 9,977.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.14x = 23,529.18 × 9,977.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.14x = 234,772,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,772,746.29/17,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,769.55

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