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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.96, 23,228.26 and 14,821.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.96, 23,228.26 and 14,821.02 is: 20,441.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.96 : 23,228.26 = 14,821.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.96/23,228.26 = 14,821.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.96x = 23,228.26 × 14,821.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.96x = 344,266,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,266,506.03/16,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.00

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