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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.19, 23,413.39 and 9,413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.19, 23,413.39 and 9,413.22 is: 12,990.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.19 : 23,413.39 = 9,413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.19/23,413.39 = 9,413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.19x = 23,413.39 × 9,413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.19x = 220,395,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,395,367.48/16,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.27

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