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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.89, 23,415.25 and 9,414.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.89, 23,415.25 and 9,414.19 is: 12,991.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.89 : 23,415.25 = 9,414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.89/23,415.25 = 9,414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.89x = 23,415.25 × 9,414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.89x = 220,435,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,435,612.40/16,967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.34

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