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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.03, 23,429.73 and 9,902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.03, 23,429.73 and 9,902.46 is: 13,667.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.03 : 23,429.73 = 9,902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.03/23,429.73 = 9,902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.03x = 23,429.73 × 9,902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.03x = 232,011,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,011,964.14/16,976.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.04

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