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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.84, 23,428.97 and 9,423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.84, 23,428.97 and 9,423.98 is: 13,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.84 : 23,428.97 = 9,423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.84/23,428.97 = 9,423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.84x = 23,428.97 × 9,423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.84x = 220,793,980.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,793,980.44/16,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.83

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