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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.03, 23,425.46 and 9,421.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.03, 23,425.46 and 9,421.45 is: 13,001.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.03 : 23,425.46 = 9,421.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.03/23,425.46 = 9,421.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.03x = 23,425.46 × 9,421.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.03x = 220,701,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,701,800.12/16,975.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.56

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