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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,972.31, 23,420.66 and 9,418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,972.31, 23,420.66 and 9,418.16 is: 12,996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,972.31 : 23,420.66 = 9,418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,972.31/23,420.66 = 9,418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,972.31x = 23,420.66 × 9,418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,972.31x = 220,579,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,579,523.19/16,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.43

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