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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.67, 23,405.36 and 9,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.67, 23,405.36 and 9,406.68 is: 12,982.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.67 : 23,405.36 = 9,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.67/23,405.36 = 9,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.67x = 23,405.36 × 9,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.67x = 220,166,684.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,166,684.77/16,958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.54

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