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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.63, 23,407.70 and 9,794.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.63, 23,407.70 and 9,794.97 is: 13,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.63 : 23,407.70 = 9,794.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.63/23,407.70 = 9,794.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.63x = 23,407.70 × 9,794.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.63x = 229,277,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,277,670.29/16,965.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.24

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