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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.72, 23,269.86 and 14,179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.72, 23,269.86 and 14,179.56 is: 19,603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.72 : 23,269.86 = 14,179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.72/23,269.86 = 14,179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.72x = 23,269.86 × 14,179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.72x = 329,956,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,956,376.06/16,831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,603.25

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