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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.22, 23,099.36 and 14,836.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.22, 23,099.36 and 14,836.08 is: 20,462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.22 : 23,099.36 = 14,836.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.22/23,099.36 = 14,836.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.22x = 23,099.36 × 14,836.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.22x = 342,703,878.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,703,878.73/16,748.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,462.11

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