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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.63, 23,362.83 and 9,477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.63, 23,362.83 and 9,477.63 is: 13,079.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.63 : 23,362.83 = 9,477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.63/23,362.83 = 9,477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.63x = 23,362.83 × 9,477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.63x = 221,424,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,424,258.49/16,929.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,079.10

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