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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.26, 23,359.60 and 9,475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.26, 23,359.60 and 9,475.26 is: 13,075.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.26 : 23,359.60 = 9,475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.26/23,359.60 = 9,475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.26x = 23,359.60 × 9,475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.26x = 221,338,283.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,338,283.50/16,927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.85

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