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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.67, 23,406.73 and 9,407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.67, 23,406.73 and 9,407.94 is: 12,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.67 : 23,406.73 = 9,407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.67/23,406.73 = 9,407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.67x = 23,406.73 × 9,407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.67x = 220,209,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,209,111.44/16,961.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.75

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