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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.44, 23,415.63 and 9,414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.44, 23,415.63 and 9,414.68 is: 12,991.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.44 : 23,415.63 = 9,414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.44/23,415.63 = 9,414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.44x = 23,415.63 × 9,414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.44x = 220,450,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,450,695.74/16,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.81

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