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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.48, 23,409.30 and 9,511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.48, 23,409.30 and 9,511.48 is: 13,125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.48 : 23,409.30 = 9,511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.48/23,409.30 = 9,511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.48x = 23,409.30 × 9,511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.48x = 222,657,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,657,088.76/16,963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.67

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