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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.38, 23,426.29 and 9,423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.38, 23,426.29 and 9,423.77 is: 13,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.38 : 23,426.29 = 9,423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.38/23,426.29 = 9,423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.38x = 23,426.29 × 9,423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.38x = 220,763,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,763,916.07/16,977.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.41

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