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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.67, 23,405.36 and 9,406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.67, 23,405.36 and 9,406.94 is: 12,981.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.67 : 23,405.36 = 9,406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.67/23,405.36 = 9,406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.67x = 23,405.36 × 9,406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.67x = 220,172,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,172,653.14/16,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.37

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