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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.92, 23,415.80 and 9,414.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.92, 23,415.80 and 9,414.23 is: 12,991.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.92 : 23,415.80 = 9,414.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.92/23,415.80 = 9,414.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.92x = 23,415.80 × 9,414.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.92x = 220,441,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,441,738.30/16,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.68

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