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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.41, 23,409.56 and 9,411.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.41, 23,409.56 and 9,411.17 is: 12,988.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.41 : 23,409.56 = 9,411.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.41/23,409.56 = 9,411.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.41x = 23,409.56 × 9,411.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.41x = 220,311,184.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,311,184.68/16,962.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.20

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