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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.46, 23,217.92 and 14,813.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.46, 23,217.92 and 14,813.51 is: 20,430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.46 : 23,217.92 = 14,813.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.46/23,217.92 = 14,813.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.46x = 23,217.92 × 14,813.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.46x = 343,938,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,938,890.10/16,834.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,430.65

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