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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,959.95, 23,404.40 and 9,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,959.95, 23,404.40 and 9,406.24 is: 12,980.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,959.95 : 23,404.40 = 9,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,959.95/23,404.40 = 9,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,959.95x = 23,404.40 × 9,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,959.95x = 220,147,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,147,403.46/16,959.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.43

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