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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.21, 23,207.92 and 14,806.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.21, 23,207.92 and 14,806.26 is: 20,420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.21 : 23,207.92 = 14,806.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.21/23,207.92 = 14,806.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.21x = 23,207.92 × 14,806.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.21x = 343,622,460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,622,460.56/16,827.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,420.64

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