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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.22, 23,406.29 and 9,407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.22, 23,406.29 and 9,407.27 is: 12,982.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.22 : 23,406.29 = 9,407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.22/23,406.29 = 9,407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.22x = 23,406.29 × 9,407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.22x = 220,189,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,189,125.66/16,960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.68

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