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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.64, 23,426.39 and 9,421.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.64, 23,426.39 and 9,421.97 is: 13,002.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.64 : 23,426.39 = 9,421.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.64/23,426.39 = 9,421.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.64x = 23,426.39 × 9,421.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.64x = 220,722,696.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,722,696.68/16,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.32

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