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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.29, 23,419.04 and 9,417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.29, 23,419.04 and 9,417.04 is: 12,997.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.29 : 23,419.04 = 9,417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.29/23,419.04 = 9,417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.29x = 23,419.04 × 9,417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.29x = 220,538,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,538,085.98/16,968.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.08

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