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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.06, 23,411.34 and 9,411.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.06, 23,411.34 and 9,411.03 is: 12,989.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.06 : 23,411.34 = 9,411.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.06/23,411.34 = 9,411.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.06x = 23,411.34 × 9,411.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.06x = 220,324,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,324,823.08/16,962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.27

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