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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.59, 23,405.29 and 9,303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.59, 23,405.29 and 9,303.90 is: 12,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.59 : 23,405.29 = 9,303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.59/23,405.29 = 9,303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.59x = 23,405.29 × 9,303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.59x = 217,760,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,760,366.60/16,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.20

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