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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.38, 23,411.07 and 9,512.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.38, 23,411.07 and 9,512.94 is: 13,126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.38 : 23,411.07 = 9,512.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.38/23,411.07 = 9,512.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.38x = 23,411.07 × 9,512.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.38x = 222,708,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,708,104.25/16,966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.44

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