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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.92, 23,415.74 and 9,515.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.92, 23,415.74 and 9,515.92 is: 13,131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.92 : 23,415.74 = 9,515.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.92/23,415.74 = 9,515.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.92x = 23,415.74 × 9,515.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.92x = 222,822,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,822,308.58/16,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,131.98

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