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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.51, 23,176.58 and 14,118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.51, 23,176.58 and 14,118.89 is: 19,480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.51 : 23,176.58 = 14,118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.51/23,176.58 = 14,118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.51x = 23,176.58 × 14,118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.51x = 327,227,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,227,397.12/16,797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,480.71

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