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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.84, 23,416.20 and 9,895.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.84, 23,416.20 and 9,895.11 is: 13,654.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.84 : 23,416.20 = 9,895.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.84/23,416.20 = 9,895.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.84x = 23,416.20 × 9,895.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.84x = 231,705,874.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,705,874.78/16,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,654.79

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