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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.07, 23,426.97 and 9,901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.07, 23,426.97 and 9,901.13 is: 13,663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.07 : 23,426.97 = 9,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.07/23,426.97 = 9,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.07x = 23,426.97 × 9,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.07x = 231,953,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,953,358.34/16,976.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.55

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