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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.92, 23,409.48 and 9,410.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.92, 23,409.48 and 9,410.63 is: 12,984.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.92 : 23,409.48 = 9,410.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.92/23,409.48 = 9,410.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.92x = 23,409.48 × 9,410.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.92x = 220,297,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,297,978.23/16,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,984.73

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