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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.52, 23,428.24 and 9,524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.52, 23,428.24 and 9,524.64 is: 13,145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.52 : 23,428.24 = 9,524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.52/23,428.24 = 9,524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.52x = 23,428.24 × 9,524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.52x = 223,145,551.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,145,551.83/16,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.14

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