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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.40, 23,413.90 and 9,413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.40, 23,413.90 and 9,413.71 is: 12,990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.40 : 23,413.90 = 9,413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.40/23,413.90 = 9,413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.40x = 23,413.90 × 9,413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.40x = 220,411,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,411,664.57/16,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.30

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