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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,971.62, 23,420.90 and 9,417.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,971.62, 23,420.90 and 9,417.43 is: 12,996.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,971.62 : 23,420.90 = 9,417.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,971.62/23,420.90 = 9,417.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,971.62x = 23,420.90 × 9,417.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,971.62x = 220,564,522.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,564,522.10/16,971.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.08

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