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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.90, 23,410.33 and 9,410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.90, 23,410.33 and 9,410.73 is: 12,986.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.90 : 23,410.33 = 9,410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.90/23,410.33 = 9,410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.90x = 23,410.33 × 9,410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.90x = 220,308,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,308,130.74/16,963.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.88

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