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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.79, 23,429.45 and 9,905.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.79, 23,429.45 and 9,905.49 is: 13,670.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.79 : 23,429.45 = 9,905.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.79/23,429.45 = 9,905.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.79x = 23,429.45 × 9,905.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.79x = 232,080,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,080,207.44/16,976.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.44

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