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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.39, 23,425.98 and 9,421.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.39, 23,425.98 and 9,421.75 is: 13,001.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.39 : 23,425.98 = 9,421.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.39/23,425.98 = 9,421.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.39x = 23,425.98 × 9,421.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.39x = 220,713,727.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,713,727.07/16,975.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.98

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