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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.17, 23,416.20 and 9,414.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.17, 23,416.20 and 9,414.98 is: 12,992.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.17 : 23,416.20 = 9,414.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.17/23,416.20 = 9,414.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.17x = 23,416.20 × 9,414.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.17x = 220,462,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,462,937.60/16,968.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,992.74

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