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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.46, 23,529.71 and 9,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.46, 23,529.71 and 9,975.52 is: 13,766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.46 : 23,529.71 = 9,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.46/23,529.71 = 9,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.46x = 23,529.71 × 9,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.46x = 234,720,925.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,720,925.17/17,050.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,766.25

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