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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.79, 23,411.47 and 9,411.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.79, 23,411.47 and 9,411.27 is: 12,987.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.79 : 23,411.47 = 9,411.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.79/23,411.47 = 9,411.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.79x = 23,411.47 × 9,411.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.79x = 220,331,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,331,729.75/16,964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.59

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