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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.96, 23,415.60 and 9,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.96, 23,415.60 and 9,414.04 is: 12,992.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.96 : 23,415.60 = 9,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.96/23,415.60 = 9,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.96x = 23,415.60 × 9,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.96x = 220,435,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,435,395.02/16,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,992.04

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