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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.93, 23,408.49 and 9,408.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.93, 23,408.49 and 9,408.35 is: 12,982.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.93 : 23,408.49 = 9,408.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.93/23,408.49 = 9,408.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.93x = 23,408.49 × 9,408.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.93x = 220,235,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,235,360.69/16,963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.57

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