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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,837.96, 23,222.74 and 14,817.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,837.96, 23,222.74 and 14,817.01 is: 20,435.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,837.96 : 23,222.74 = 14,817.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,837.96/23,222.74 = 14,817.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,837.96x = 23,222.74 × 14,817.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,837.96x = 344,091,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,091,570.81/16,837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,435.47

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