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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,051.74, 23,523.82 and 9,975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,051.74, 23,523.82 and 9,975.04 is: 13,761.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,051.74 : 23,523.82 = 9,975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,051.74/23,523.82 = 9,975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,051.74x = 23,523.82 × 9,975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,051.74x = 234,651,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,651,045.45/17,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,761.12

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