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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,971.34, 23,420.60 and 9,418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,971.34, 23,420.60 and 9,418.18 is: 12,997.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,971.34 : 23,420.60 = 9,418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,971.34/23,420.60 = 9,418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,971.34x = 23,420.60 × 9,418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,971.34x = 220,579,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,579,379.42/16,971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.17

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