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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.11, 23,404.91 and 9,407.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.11, 23,404.91 and 9,407.24 is: 12,980.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.11 : 23,404.91 = 9,407.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.11/23,404.91 = 9,407.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.11x = 23,404.91 × 9,407.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.11x = 220,175,605.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,175,605.55/16,962.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.44

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