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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.75, 23,363.07 and 9,477.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.75, 23,363.07 and 9,477.75 is: 13,079.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.75 : 23,363.07 = 9,477.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.75/23,363.07 = 9,477.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.75x = 23,363.07 × 9,477.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.75x = 221,429,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,429,336.69/16,929.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,079.30

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