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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.94, 23,425.98 and 9,422.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.94, 23,425.98 and 9,422.18 is: 13,002.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.94 : 23,425.98 = 9,422.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.94/23,425.98 = 9,422.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.94x = 23,425.98 × 9,422.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.94x = 220,723,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,723,683.11/16,975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.15

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