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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.36, 23,413.54 and 9,413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.36, 23,413.54 and 9,413.84 is: 12,991.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.36 : 23,413.54 = 9,413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.36/23,413.54 = 9,413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.36x = 23,413.54 × 9,413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.36x = 220,411,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,411,155.26/16,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.07

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