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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,979.51, 23,430.60 and 9,425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,979.51, 23,430.60 and 9,425.48 is: 13,006.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,979.51 : 23,430.60 = 9,425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,979.51/23,430.60 = 9,425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,979.51x = 23,430.60 × 9,425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,979.51x = 220,844,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,844,534.54/16,979.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.53

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