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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.54, 23,400.26 and 9,403.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.54, 23,400.26 and 9,403.59 is: 12,976.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.54 : 23,400.26 = 9,403.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.54/23,400.26 = 9,403.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.54x = 23,400.26 × 9,403.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.54x = 220,046,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,046,450.93/16,957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,976.32

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