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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.47, 23,406.63 and 9,407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.47, 23,406.63 and 9,407.52 is: 12,983.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.47 : 23,406.63 = 9,407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.47/23,406.63 = 9,407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.47x = 23,406.63 × 9,407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.47x = 220,198,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,198,339.86/16,960.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.03

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