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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.54, 23,415.04 and 9,413.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.54, 23,415.04 and 9,413.89 is: 12,991.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.54 : 23,415.04 = 9,413.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.54/23,415.04 = 9,413.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.54x = 23,415.04 × 9,413.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.54x = 220,426,564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,426,564.14/16,967.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.07

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