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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.25, 23,354.09 and 9,471.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.25, 23,354.09 and 9,471.25 is: 13,070.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.25 : 23,354.09 = 9,471.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.25/23,354.09 = 9,471.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.25x = 23,354.09 × 9,471.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.25x = 221,192,424.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,192,424.91/16,923.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.33

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