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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.25, 23,355.47 and 9,472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.25, 23,355.47 and 9,472.25 is: 13,071.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.25 : 23,355.47 = 9,472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.25/23,355.47 = 9,472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.25x = 23,355.47 × 9,472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.25x = 221,228,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,228,850.71/16,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.71

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