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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.41, 23,157.14 and 9,707.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.41, 23,157.14 and 9,707.94 is: 13,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.41 : 23,157.14 = 9,707.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.41/23,157.14 = 9,707.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.41x = 23,157.14 × 9,707.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.41x = 224,808,077.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,808,077.15/16,777.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,399.45

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