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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.54, 23,414.41 and 9,413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.54, 23,414.41 and 9,413.78 is: 12,990.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.54 : 23,414.41 = 9,413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.54/23,414.41 = 9,413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.54x = 23,414.41 × 9,413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.54x = 220,418,139.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,418,139.57/16,967.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.58

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