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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.83, 23,426.90 and 9,422.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.83, 23,426.90 and 9,422.65 is: 13,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.83 : 23,426.90 = 9,422.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.83/23,426.90 = 9,422.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.83x = 23,426.90 × 9,422.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.83x = 220,743,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,743,479.29/16,975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.40

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