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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.93, 23,407.68 and 9,408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.93, 23,407.68 and 9,408.96 is: 12,983.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.93 : 23,407.68 = 9,408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.93/23,407.68 = 9,408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.93x = 23,407.68 × 9,408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.93x = 220,241,924.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,241,924.81/16,962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.72

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