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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.76, 23,358.12 and 9,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.76, 23,358.12 and 9,475.76 is: 13,075.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.76 : 23,358.12 = 9,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.76/23,358.12 = 9,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.76x = 23,358.12 × 9,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.76x = 221,335,939.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,335,939.17/16,927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.32

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