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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.28, 23,153.56 and 14,103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.28, 23,153.56 and 14,103.16 is: 19,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.28 : 23,153.56 = 14,103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.28/23,153.56 = 14,103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.28x = 23,153.56 × 14,103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.28x = 326,538,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,538,361.25/16,797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.95

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