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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.73, 23,163.57 and 14,551.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.73, 23,163.57 and 14,551.61 is: 20,071.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.73 : 23,163.57 = 14,551.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.73/23,163.57 = 14,551.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.73x = 23,163.57 × 14,551.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.73x = 337,067,121.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,067,121.03/16,793.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,071.01

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