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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.50, 23,425.11 and 9,421.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.50, 23,425.11 and 9,421.98 is: 13,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.50 : 23,425.11 = 9,421.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.50/23,425.11 = 9,421.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.50x = 23,425.11 × 9,421.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.50x = 220,710,917.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,710,917.92/16,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.73

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