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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.40, 23,206.96 and 13,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.40, 23,206.96 and 13,849.52 is: 19,126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.40 : 23,206.96 = 13,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.40/23,206.96 = 13,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.40x = 23,206.96 × 13,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.40x = 321,405,256.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,405,256.66/16,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,126.26

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