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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.88, 23,415.21 and 9,414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.88, 23,415.21 and 9,414.18 is: 12,991.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.88 : 23,415.21 = 9,414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.88/23,415.21 = 9,414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.88x = 23,415.21 × 9,414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.88x = 220,435,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,435,001.68/16,967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.31

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