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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,980.21, 23,435.52 and 9,428.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,980.21, 23,435.52 and 9,428.97 is: 13,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,980.21 : 23,435.52 = 9,428.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,980.21/23,435.52 = 9,428.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,980.21x = 23,435.52 × 9,428.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,980.21x = 220,972,815.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,972,815.01/16,980.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.55

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