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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.46, 23,008.65 and 14,411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.46, 23,008.65 and 14,411.54 is: 19,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.46 : 23,008.65 = 14,411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.46/23,008.65 = 14,411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.46x = 23,008.65 × 14,411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.46x = 331,590,079.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,590,079.82/16,660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,902.82

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