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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.66, 23,148.56 and 14,099.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.66, 23,148.56 and 14,099.55 is: 19,434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.66 : 23,148.56 = 14,099.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.66/23,148.56 = 14,099.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.66x = 23,148.56 × 14,099.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.66x = 326,384,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,384,314.40/16,793.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,434.98

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