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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.64, 23,407.36 and 9,305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.64, 23,407.36 and 9,305.52 is: 12,841.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.64 : 23,407.36 = 9,305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.64/23,407.36 = 9,305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.64x = 23,407.36 × 9,305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.64x = 217,817,656.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,817,656.63/16,961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.78

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