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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.48, 23,014.20 and 14,415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.48, 23,014.20 and 14,415.56 is: 19,908.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.48 : 23,014.20 = 14,415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.48/23,014.20 = 14,415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.48x = 23,014.20 × 14,415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.48x = 331,762,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,762,580.95/16,664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.37

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