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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,959.67, 23,406.74 and 9,407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,959.67, 23,406.74 and 9,407.68 is: 12,983.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,959.67 : 23,406.74 = 9,407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,959.67/23,406.74 = 9,407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,959.67x = 23,406.74 × 9,407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,959.67x = 220,203,119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,203,119.76/16,959.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.93

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