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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.67, 23,243.19 and 14,967.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.67, 23,243.19 and 14,967.51 is: 20,664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.67 : 23,243.19 = 14,967.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.67/23,243.19 = 14,967.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.67x = 23,243.19 × 14,967.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.67x = 347,892,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,892,487.70/16,835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.02

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