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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.83, 23,425.52 and 9,421.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.83, 23,425.52 and 9,421.65 is: 13,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.83 : 23,425.52 = 9,421.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.83/23,425.52 = 9,421.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.83x = 23,425.52 × 9,421.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.83x = 220,707,050.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,707,050.51/16,974.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.02

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