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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.64, 23,399.10 and 9,401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.64, 23,399.10 and 9,401.76 is: 12,974.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.64 : 23,399.10 = 9,401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.64/23,399.10 = 9,401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.64x = 23,399.10 × 9,401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.64x = 219,992,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,992,722.42/16,955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,974.60

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