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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922.50, 23,353.05 and 9,470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922.50, 23,353.05 and 9,470.50 is: 13,069.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922.50 : 23,353.05 = 9,470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922.50/23,353.05 = 9,470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922.50x = 23,353.05 × 9,470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922.50x = 221,165,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,165,060.03/16,922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.29

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