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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.22, 23,405.49 and 9,791.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.22, 23,405.49 and 9,791.62 is: 13,510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.22 : 23,405.49 = 9,791.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.22/23,405.49 = 9,791.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.22x = 23,405.49 × 9,791.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.22x = 229,177,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,177,663.99/16,963.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.27

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