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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.51, 23,424.54 and 9,419.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.51, 23,424.54 and 9,419.85 is: 13,000.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.51 : 23,424.54 = 9,419.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.51/23,424.54 = 9,419.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.51x = 23,424.54 × 9,419.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.51x = 220,655,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,655,653.12/16,973.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,000.01

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