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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.04, 23,427.18 and 9,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.04, 23,427.18 and 9,423.10 is: 13,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.04 : 23,427.18 = 9,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.04/23,427.18 = 9,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.04x = 23,427.18 × 9,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.04x = 220,756,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,756,659.86/16,977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.25

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