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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.95, 23,414.58 and 9,413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.95, 23,414.58 and 9,413.46 is: 12,990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.95 : 23,414.58 = 9,413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.95/23,414.58 = 9,413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.95x = 23,414.58 × 9,413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.95x = 220,412,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,412,212.25/16,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.68

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