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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.50, 23,357.19 and 9,473.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.50, 23,357.19 and 9,473.50 is: 13,073.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.50 : 23,357.19 = 9,473.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.50/23,357.19 = 9,473.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.50x = 23,357.19 × 9,473.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.50x = 221,274,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,274,339.47/16,925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.43

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