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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.44, 23,457.92 and 9,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.44, 23,457.92 and 9,926.12 is: 13,698.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.44 : 23,457.92 = 9,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.44/23,457.92 = 9,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.44x = 23,457.92 × 9,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.44x = 232,846,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,846,128.87/16,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.89

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