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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.23, 23,161.44 and 14,256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.23, 23,161.44 and 14,256.90 is: 19,664.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.23 : 23,161.44 = 14,256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.23/23,161.44 = 14,256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.23x = 23,161.44 × 14,256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.23x = 330,210,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,210,333.94/16,792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,664.47

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