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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.48, 23,135.69 and 14,238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.48, 23,135.69 and 14,238.11 is: 19,638.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.48 : 23,135.69 = 14,238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.48/23,135.69 = 14,238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.48x = 23,135.69 × 14,238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.48x = 329,408,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,408,592.58/16,773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.66

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