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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.10, 23,424.48 and 9,421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.10, 23,424.48 and 9,421.16 is: 13,000.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.10 : 23,424.48 = 9,421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.10/23,424.48 = 9,421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.10x = 23,424.48 × 9,421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.10x = 220,685,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,685,656.87/16,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,000.55

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