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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.89, 23,426.73 and 9,422.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.89, 23,426.73 and 9,422.22 is: 13,002.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.89 : 23,426.73 = 9,422.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.89/23,426.73 = 9,422.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.89x = 23,426.73 × 9,422.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.89x = 220,731,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,731,803.94/16,975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.67

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