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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.37, 23,415.03 and 9,413.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.37, 23,415.03 and 9,413.85 is: 12,991.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.37 : 23,415.03 = 9,413.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.37/23,415.03 = 9,413.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.37x = 23,415.03 × 9,413.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.37x = 220,425,580.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,425,580.17/16,967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.15

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