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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.32, 23,427.74 and 9,422.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.32, 23,427.74 and 9,422.78 is: 13,003.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.32 : 23,427.74 = 9,422.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.32/23,427.74 = 9,422.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.32x = 23,427.74 × 9,422.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.32x = 220,754,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,754,346.34/16,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.67

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