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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.05, 23,425.54 and 9,421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.05, 23,425.54 and 9,421.47 is: 13,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.05 : 23,425.54 = 9,421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.05/23,425.54 = 9,421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.05x = 23,425.54 × 9,421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.05x = 220,703,022.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,703,022.34/16,975.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.61

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