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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.40, 23,406.58 and 9,407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.40, 23,406.58 and 9,407.70 is: 12,982.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.40 : 23,406.58 = 9,407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.40/23,406.58 = 9,407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.40x = 23,406.58 × 9,407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.40x = 220,202,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,202,082.67/16,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.54

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