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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.20, 23,406.21 and 9,408.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.20, 23,406.21 and 9,408.93 is: 12,984.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.20 : 23,406.21 = 9,408.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.20/23,406.21 = 9,408.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.20x = 23,406.21 × 9,408.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.20x = 220,227,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,227,391.46/16,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,984.95

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