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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.19, 23,359.47 and 9,475.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.19, 23,359.47 and 9,475.19 is: 13,075.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.19 : 23,359.47 = 9,475.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.19/23,359.47 = 9,475.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.19x = 23,359.47 × 9,475.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.19x = 221,335,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,335,439.42/16,927.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.73

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