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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,800.93, 23,181.21 and 14,122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,800.93, 23,181.21 and 14,122.26 is: 19,485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,800.93 : 23,181.21 = 14,122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,800.93/23,181.21 = 14,122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,800.93x = 23,181.21 × 14,122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,800.93x = 327,371,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,371,074.73/16,800.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,485.29

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