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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.43, 23,415.11 and 9,413.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.43, 23,415.11 and 9,413.91 is: 12,991.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.43 : 23,415.11 = 9,413.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.43/23,415.11 = 9,413.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.43x = 23,415.11 × 9,413.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.43x = 220,427,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,427,691.11/16,967.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.22

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