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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.62, 23,155.71 and 14,526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.62, 23,155.71 and 14,526.62 is: 20,028.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.62 : 23,155.71 = 14,526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.62/23,155.71 = 14,526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.62x = 23,155.71 × 14,526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.62x = 336,374,200.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,374,200.00/16,794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,028.69

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