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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.54, 23,413.80 and 9,414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.54, 23,413.80 and 9,414.02 is: 12,991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.54 : 23,413.80 = 9,414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.54/23,413.80 = 9,414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.54x = 23,413.80 × 9,414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.54x = 220,417,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,417,981.48/16,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.33

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