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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.74, 23,427.63 and 9,422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.74, 23,427.63 and 9,422.10 is: 13,003.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.74 : 23,427.63 = 9,422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.74/23,427.63 = 9,422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.74x = 23,427.63 × 9,422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.74x = 220,737,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,737,472.62/16,975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.11

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