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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.79, 23,414.23 and 9,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.79, 23,414.23 and 9,413.27 is: 12,990.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.79 : 23,414.23 = 9,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.79/23,414.23 = 9,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.79x = 23,414.23 × 9,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.79x = 220,404,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,404,468.83/16,966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.35

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