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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.06, 23,407.85 and 9,409.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.06, 23,407.85 and 9,409.09 is: 12,983.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.06 : 23,407.85 = 9,409.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.06/23,407.85 = 9,409.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.06x = 23,407.85 × 9,409.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.06x = 220,246,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,246,473.84/16,963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.89

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