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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.53, 23,377.28 and 9,773.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.53, 23,377.28 and 9,773.79 is: 13,486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.53 : 23,377.28 = 9,773.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.53/23,377.28 = 9,773.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.53x = 23,377.28 × 9,773.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.53x = 228,484,488.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,484,488.96/16,941.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,486.65

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