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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.03, 23,422.70 and 9,419.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.03, 23,422.70 and 9,419.45 is: 12,998.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.03 : 23,422.70 = 9,419.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.03/23,422.70 = 9,419.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.03x = 23,422.70 × 9,419.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.03x = 220,628,857.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,628,857.95/16,973.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,998.79

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