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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.06, 23,411.92 and 9,411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.06, 23,411.92 and 9,411.88 is: 12,988.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.06 : 23,411.92 = 9,411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.06/23,411.92 = 9,411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.06x = 23,411.92 × 9,411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.06x = 220,350,181.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,350,181.61/16,965.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.47

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