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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,959.06, 23,403.51 and 9,507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,959.06, 23,403.51 and 9,507.06 is: 13,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,959.06 : 23,403.51 = 9,507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,959.06/23,403.51 = 9,507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,959.06x = 23,403.51 × 9,507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,959.06x = 222,498,573.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,498,573.78/16,959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,119.75

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