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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.02, 23,402.60 and 9,406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.02, 23,402.60 and 9,406.28 is: 12,979.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.02 : 23,402.60 = 9,406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.02/23,402.60 = 9,406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.02x = 23,402.60 × 9,406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.02x = 220,131,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,131,408.33/16,960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.43

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