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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.01, 23,434.25 and 9,427.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.01, 23,434.25 and 9,427.41 is: 13,009.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.01 : 23,434.25 = 9,427.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.01/23,434.25 = 9,427.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.01x = 23,434.25 × 9,427.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.01x = 220,924,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,924,235.66/16,982.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,009.31

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