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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.22, 23,454.44 and 9,927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.22, 23,454.44 and 9,927.76 is: 13,699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.22 : 23,454.44 = 9,927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.22/23,454.44 = 9,927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.22x = 23,454.44 × 9,927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.22x = 232,850,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,850,051.25/16,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,699.30

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