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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.03, 23,428.44 and 9,422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.03, 23,428.44 and 9,422.88 is: 13,003.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.03 : 23,428.44 = 9,422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.03/23,428.44 = 9,422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.03x = 23,428.44 × 9,422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.03x = 220,763,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,763,378.71/16,977.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.65

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