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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.72, 23,429.10 and 9,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.72, 23,429.10 and 9,526.20 is: 13,146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.72 : 23,429.10 = 9,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.72/23,429.10 = 9,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.72x = 23,429.10 × 9,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.72x = 223,190,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,190,292.42/16,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,146.07

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