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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.91, 23,410.21 and 9,888.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.91, 23,410.21 and 9,888.96 is: 13,646.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.91 : 23,410.21 = 9,888.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.91/23,410.21 = 9,888.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.91x = 23,410.21 × 9,888.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.91x = 231,502,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,502,630.28/16,963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,646.77

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