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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.28, 23,424.59 and 9,421.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.28, 23,424.59 and 9,421.07 is: 13,001.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.28 : 23,424.59 = 9,421.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.28/23,424.59 = 9,421.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.28x = 23,424.59 × 9,421.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.28x = 220,684,773.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,684,773.25/16,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.89

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