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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.33, 23,428.54 and 9,423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.33, 23,428.54 and 9,423.73 is: 13,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.33 : 23,428.54 = 9,423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.33/23,428.54 = 9,423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.33x = 23,428.54 × 9,423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.33x = 220,784,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,784,153.12/16,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.65

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