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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.17, 23,242.49 and 14,967.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.17, 23,242.49 and 14,967.00 is: 20,663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.17 : 23,242.49 = 14,967.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.17/23,242.49 = 14,967.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.17x = 23,242.49 × 14,967.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.17x = 347,870,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,870,478.68/16,835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.32

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