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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.30, 23,417.58 and 9,416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.30, 23,417.58 and 9,416.77 is: 12,995.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.30 : 23,417.58 = 9,416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.30/23,417.58 = 9,416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.30x = 23,417.58 × 9,416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.30x = 220,517,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,517,964.82/16,969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.11

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