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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.96, 23,407.32 and 9,408.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.96, 23,407.32 and 9,408.02 is: 12,983.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.96 : 23,407.32 = 9,408.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.96/23,407.32 = 9,408.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.96x = 23,407.32 × 9,408.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.96x = 220,216,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,216,534.71/16,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.73

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