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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.26, 23,413.50 and 9,514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.26, 23,413.50 and 9,514.26 is: 13,129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.26 : 23,413.50 = 9,514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.26/23,413.50 = 9,514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.26x = 23,413.50 × 9,514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.26x = 222,762,126.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,762,126.51/16,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,129.71

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