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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.30, 23,087.96 and 14,596.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.30, 23,087.96 and 14,596.39 is: 20,181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.30 : 23,087.96 = 14,596.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.30/23,087.96 = 14,596.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.30x = 23,087.96 × 14,596.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.30x = 337,000,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,000,795.48/16,698.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.75

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