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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.38, 23,406.08 and 9,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.38, 23,406.08 and 9,406.20 is: 12,980.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.38 : 23,406.08 = 9,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.38/23,406.08 = 9,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.38x = 23,406.08 × 9,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.38x = 220,162,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,162,222.67/16,960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.97

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