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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.61, 23,409.99 and 9,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.61, 23,409.99 and 9,792.76 is: 13,514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.61 : 23,409.99 = 9,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.61/23,409.99 = 9,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.61x = 23,409.99 × 9,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.61x = 229,248,413.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,248,413.67/16,962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.93

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