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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.02, 23,425.53 and 9,421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.02, 23,425.53 and 9,421.35 is: 13,001.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.02 : 23,425.53 = 9,421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.02/23,425.53 = 9,421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.02x = 23,425.53 × 9,421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.02x = 220,700,119.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,700,119.21/16,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.46

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