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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.56, 23,415.01 and 9,414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.56, 23,415.01 and 9,414.56 is: 12,991.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.56 : 23,415.01 = 9,414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.56/23,415.01 = 9,414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.56x = 23,415.01 × 9,414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.56x = 220,442,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,442,051.55/16,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.21

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