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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.63, 23,409.94 and 9,306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.63, 23,409.94 and 9,306.86 is: 12,843.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.63 : 23,409.94 = 9,306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.63/23,409.94 = 9,306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.63x = 23,409.94 × 9,306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.63x = 217,872,928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,872,928.77/16,963.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.53

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