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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.86, 23,426.46 and 9,422.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.86, 23,426.46 and 9,422.17 is: 13,002.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.86 : 23,426.46 = 9,422.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.86/23,426.46 = 9,422.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.86x = 23,426.46 × 9,422.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.86x = 220,728,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,728,095.94/16,975.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.47

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