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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.99, 23,428.51 and 9,423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.99, 23,428.51 and 9,423.96 is: 13,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.99 : 23,428.51 = 9,423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.99/23,428.51 = 9,423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.99x = 23,428.51 × 9,423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.99x = 220,789,341.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,789,341.10/16,977.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.45

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