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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.92, 23,219.04 and 14,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.92, 23,219.04 and 14,298.56 is: 19,722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.92 : 23,219.04 = 14,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.92/23,219.04 = 14,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.92x = 23,219.04 × 14,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.92x = 331,998,836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,998,836.58/16,833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.02

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