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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.08, 23,404.84 and 9,508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.08, 23,404.84 and 9,508.08 is: 13,121.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.08 : 23,404.84 = 9,508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.08/23,404.84 = 9,508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.08x = 23,404.84 × 9,508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.08x = 222,535,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,535,091.11/16,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,121.11

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