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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.27, 23,426.97 and 9,422.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.27, 23,426.97 and 9,422.61 is: 13,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.27 : 23,426.97 = 9,422.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.27/23,426.97 = 9,422.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.27x = 23,426.97 × 9,422.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.27x = 220,743,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,743,201.79/16,976.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.05

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