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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,796.41, 23,137.51 and 14,398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,796.41, 23,137.51 and 14,398.54 is: 19,834.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,796.41 : 23,137.51 = 14,398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,796.41/23,137.51 = 14,398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,796.41x = 23,137.51 × 14,398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,796.41x = 333,146,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,146,211.55/16,796.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,834.38

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