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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.05, 23,393.21 and 11,934.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.05, 23,393.21 and 11,934.81 is: 16,461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.05 : 23,393.21 = 11,934.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.05/23,393.21 = 11,934.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.05x = 23,393.21 × 11,934.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.05x = 279,193,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,193,456.97/16,960.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,461.83

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