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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.19, 23,414.77 and 9,414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.19, 23,414.77 and 9,414.22 is: 12,991.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.19 : 23,414.77 = 9,414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.19/23,414.77 = 9,414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.19x = 23,414.77 × 9,414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.19x = 220,431,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,431,796.03/16,967.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.65

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