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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.35, 23,425.63 and 9,421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.35, 23,425.63 and 9,421.24 is: 13,001.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.35 : 23,425.63 = 9,421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.35/23,425.63 = 9,421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.35x = 23,425.63 × 9,421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.35x = 220,698,318.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,698,318.15/16,975.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.11

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