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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.13, 23,407.95 and 9,695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.13, 23,407.95 and 9,695.70 is: 13,378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.13 : 23,407.95 = 9,695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.13/23,407.95 = 9,695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.13x = 23,407.95 × 9,695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.13x = 226,956,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,956,460.82/16,964.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.61

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