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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.37, 23,410.89 and 9,410.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.37, 23,410.89 and 9,410.85 is: 12,987.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.37 : 23,410.89 = 9,410.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.37/23,410.89 = 9,410.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.37x = 23,410.89 × 9,410.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.37x = 220,316,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,316,374.16/16,964.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.01

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