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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.37, 23,042.34 and 14,469.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.37, 23,042.34 and 14,469.66 is: 19,918.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.37 : 23,042.34 = 14,469.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.37/23,042.34 = 14,469.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.37x = 23,042.34 × 14,469.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.37x = 333,414,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,414,825.40/16,739.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,918.00

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