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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.24, 23,415.57 and 9,414.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.24, 23,415.57 and 9,414.87 is: 12,992.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.24 : 23,415.57 = 9,414.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.24/23,415.57 = 9,414.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.24x = 23,415.57 × 9,414.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.24x = 220,454,547.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,454,547.53/16,968.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,992.19

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