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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.80, 23,079.84 and 14,766.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.80, 23,079.84 and 14,766.24 is: 20,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.80 : 23,079.84 = 14,766.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.80/23,079.84 = 14,766.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.80x = 23,079.84 × 14,766.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.80x = 340,802,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,802,456.60/16,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.60

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