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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.59, 23,426.55 and 9,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.59, 23,426.55 and 9,422.40 is: 13,003.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.59 : 23,426.55 = 9,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.59/23,426.55 = 9,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.59x = 23,426.55 × 9,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.59x = 220,734,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,734,324.72/16,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.04

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