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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.37, 23,412.27 and 9,411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.37, 23,412.27 and 9,411.85 is: 12,988.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.37 : 23,412.27 = 9,411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.37/23,412.27 = 9,411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.37x = 23,412.27 × 9,411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.37x = 220,352,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,352,773.40/16,965.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.39

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