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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.57, 23,411.49 and 9,795.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.57, 23,411.49 and 9,795.93 is: 13,516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.57 : 23,411.49 = 9,795.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.57/23,411.49 = 9,795.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.57x = 23,411.49 × 9,795.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.57x = 229,337,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,337,324.40/16,967.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.21

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