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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.96, 23,086.08 and 14,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.96, 23,086.08 and 14,330.88 is: 19,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.96 : 23,086.08 = 14,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.96/23,086.08 = 14,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.96x = 23,086.08 × 14,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.96x = 330,843,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,843,842.15/16,680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,833.62

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