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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.52, 23,427.60 and 9,422.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.52, 23,427.60 and 9,422.56 is: 13,003.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.52 : 23,427.60 = 9,422.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.52/23,427.60 = 9,422.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.52x = 23,427.60 × 9,422.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.52x = 220,747,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,747,966.66/16,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.13

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