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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.72, 23,409.96 and 9,410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.72, 23,409.96 and 9,410.88 is: 12,987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.72 : 23,409.96 = 9,410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.72/23,409.96 = 9,410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.72x = 23,409.96 × 9,410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.72x = 220,308,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,308,324.36/16,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.79

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