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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.44, 23,425.92 and 9,421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.44, 23,425.92 and 9,421.52 is: 13,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.44 : 23,425.92 = 9,421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.44/23,425.92 = 9,421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.44x = 23,425.92 × 9,421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.44x = 220,707,773.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,707,773.80/16,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.36

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