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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.99, 23,427.14 and 9,422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.99, 23,427.14 and 9,422.96 is: 13,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.99 : 23,427.14 = 9,422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.99/23,427.14 = 9,422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.99x = 23,427.14 × 9,422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.99x = 220,752,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,752,897.45/16,976.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.07

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