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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.24, 23,410.08 and 9,511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.24, 23,410.08 and 9,511.68 is: 13,127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.24 : 23,410.08 = 9,511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.24/23,410.08 = 9,511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.24x = 23,410.08 × 9,511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.24x = 222,669,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,669,189.73/16,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.35

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