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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.96, 23,094.72 and 14,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.96, 23,094.72 and 14,599.44 is: 20,191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.96 : 23,094.72 = 14,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.96/23,094.72 = 14,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.96x = 23,094.72 × 14,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.96x = 337,169,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,169,978.96/16,698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.08

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