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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.47, 23,403.87 and 9,405.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.47, 23,403.87 and 9,405.49 is: 12,980.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.47 : 23,403.87 = 9,405.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.47/23,403.87 = 9,405.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.47x = 23,403.87 × 9,405.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.47x = 220,124,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,124,865.25/16,958.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.23

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