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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.45, 23,411.09 and 9,411.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.45, 23,411.09 and 9,411.27 is: 12,987.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.45 : 23,411.09 = 9,411.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.45/23,411.09 = 9,411.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.45x = 23,411.09 × 9,411.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.45x = 220,328,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,328,166.09/16,964.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.64

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