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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.84, 23,409.92 and 9,409.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.84, 23,409.92 and 9,409.89 is: 12,986.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.84 : 23,409.92 = 9,409.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.84/23,409.92 = 9,409.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.84x = 23,409.92 × 9,409.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.84x = 220,284,772.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,284,772.11/16,962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.31

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