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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.12, 23,428.74 and 9,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.12, 23,428.74 and 9,524.52 is: 13,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.12 : 23,428.74 = 9,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.12/23,428.74 = 9,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.12x = 23,428.74 × 9,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.12x = 223,147,502.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,147,502.70/16,974.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,146.34

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