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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.59, 23,409.60 and 9,409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.59, 23,409.60 and 9,409.94 is: 12,985.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.59 : 23,409.60 = 9,409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.59/23,409.60 = 9,409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.59x = 23,409.60 × 9,409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.59x = 220,282,866.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,282,866.87/16,963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.62

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