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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.04, 23,413.11 and 9,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.04, 23,413.11 and 9,413.52 is: 12,990.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.04 : 23,413.11 = 9,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.04/23,413.11 = 9,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.04x = 23,413.11 × 9,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.04x = 220,399,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,399,779.25/16,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.65

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