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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.24, 23,404.98 and 9,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.24, 23,404.98 and 9,508.24 is: 13,121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.24 : 23,404.98 = 9,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.24/23,404.98 = 9,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.24x = 23,404.98 × 9,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.24x = 222,540,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,540,167.04/16,960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,121.29

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