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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.67, 23,408.49 and 9,510.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.67, 23,408.49 and 9,510.67 is: 13,124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.67 : 23,408.49 = 9,510.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.67/23,408.49 = 9,510.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.67x = 23,408.49 × 9,510.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.67x = 222,630,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,630,423.59/16,962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.73

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