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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.96, 23,056.28 and 14,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.96, 23,056.28 and 14,446.08 is: 19,950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.96 : 23,056.28 = 14,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.96/23,056.28 = 14,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.96x = 23,056.28 × 14,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.96x = 333,072,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,072,865.38/16,694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,950.50

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