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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.88, 23,410.80 and 9,797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.88, 23,410.80 and 9,797.22 is: 13,517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.88 : 23,410.80 = 9,797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.88/23,410.80 = 9,797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.88x = 23,410.80 × 9,797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.88x = 229,360,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,360,757.98/16,967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.35

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