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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.26, 23,407.92 and 9,408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.26, 23,407.92 and 9,408.34 is: 12,983.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.26 : 23,407.92 = 9,408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.26/23,407.92 = 9,408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.26x = 23,407.92 × 9,408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.26x = 220,229,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,229,553.01/16,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.50

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