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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.06, 23,406.89 and 9,793.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.06, 23,406.89 and 9,793.85 is: 13,513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.06 : 23,406.89 = 9,793.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.06/23,406.89 = 9,793.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.06x = 23,406.89 × 9,793.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.06x = 229,243,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,243,520.96/16,964.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.49

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