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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,979.70, 23,434.76 and 9,428.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,979.70, 23,434.76 and 9,428.47 is: 13,012.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,979.70 : 23,434.76 = 9,428.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,979.70/23,434.76 = 9,428.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,979.70x = 23,434.76 × 9,428.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,979.70x = 220,953,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,953,931.62/16,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.83

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