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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.82, 23,418.14 and 9,893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.82, 23,418.14 and 9,893.28 is: 13,654.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.82 : 23,418.14 = 9,893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.82/23,418.14 = 9,893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.82x = 23,418.14 × 9,893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.82x = 231,682,166.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,682,166.63/16,967.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,654.21

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