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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.96, 23,218.61 and 14,814.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.96, 23,218.61 and 14,814.01 is: 20,431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.96 : 23,218.61 = 14,814.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.96/23,218.61 = 14,814.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.96x = 23,218.61 × 14,814.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.96x = 343,960,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,960,720.73/16,834.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.34

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