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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.63, 23,407.32 and 9,408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.63, 23,407.32 and 9,408.27 is: 12,983.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.63 : 23,407.32 = 9,408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.63/23,407.32 = 9,408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.63x = 23,407.32 × 9,408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.63x = 220,222,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,222,386.54/16,961.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.57

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