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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.58, 23,427.50 and 9,422.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.58, 23,427.50 and 9,422.97 is: 13,003.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.58 : 23,427.50 = 9,422.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.58/23,427.50 = 9,422.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.58x = 23,427.50 × 9,422.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.58x = 220,756,741.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,756,741.09/16,976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.61

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