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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.48, 23,160.47 and 14,549.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.48, 23,160.47 and 14,549.36 is: 20,067.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.48 : 23,160.47 = 14,549.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.48/23,160.47 = 14,549.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.48x = 23,160.47 × 14,549.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.48x = 336,969,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,969,827.25/16,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,067.91

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