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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.96, 23,276.94 and 9,414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.96, 23,276.94 and 9,414.52 is: 12,991.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.96 : 23,276.94 = 9,414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.96/23,276.94 = 9,414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.96x = 23,276.94 × 9,414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.96x = 219,141,217.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,141,217.17/16,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.57

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