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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.99, 23,425.46 and 9,421.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.99, 23,425.46 and 9,421.41 is: 13,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.99 : 23,425.46 = 9,421.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.99/23,425.46 = 9,421.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.99x = 23,425.46 × 9,421.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.99x = 220,700,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,700,815.99/16,974.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.53

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