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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752.72, 23,098.44 and 14,479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752.72, 23,098.44 and 14,479.96 is: 19,964.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752.72 : 23,098.44 = 14,479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752.72/23,098.44 = 14,479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752.72x = 23,098.44 × 14,479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752.72x = 334,464,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,464,487.26/16,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.79

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