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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.03, 23,411.78 and 9,411.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.03, 23,411.78 and 9,411.79 is: 12,989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.03 : 23,411.78 = 9,411.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.03/23,411.78 = 9,411.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.03x = 23,411.78 × 9,411.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.03x = 220,346,698.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,346,698.36/16,963.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.82

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