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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.28, 23,399.91 and 9,403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.28, 23,399.91 and 9,403.34 is: 12,975.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.28 : 23,399.91 = 9,403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.28/23,399.91 = 9,403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.28x = 23,399.91 × 9,403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.28x = 220,037,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,037,192.70/16,957.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.97

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