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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.96, 23,042.48 and 14,436.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.96, 23,042.48 and 14,436.04 is: 19,936.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.96 : 23,042.48 = 14,436.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.96/23,042.48 = 14,436.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.96x = 23,042.48 × 14,436.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.96x = 332,642,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,642,162.98/16,684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,936.65

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