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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.59, 23,425.95 and 9,421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.59, 23,425.95 and 9,421.86 is: 13,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.59 : 23,425.95 = 9,421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.59/23,425.95 = 9,421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.59x = 23,425.95 × 9,421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.59x = 220,716,021.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,716,021.27/16,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.96

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