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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.77, 23,405.04 and 9,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.77, 23,405.04 and 9,407.40 is: 12,981.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.77 : 23,405.04 = 9,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.77/23,405.04 = 9,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.77x = 23,405.04 × 9,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.77x = 220,180,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,180,573.30/16,960.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.76

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