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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.40, 23,428.86 and 9,901.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.40, 23,428.86 and 9,901.82 is: 13,666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.40 : 23,428.86 = 9,901.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.40/23,428.86 = 9,901.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.40x = 23,428.86 × 9,901.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.40x = 231,988,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,988,237.38/16,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.14

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