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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,842.79, 23,245.19 and 14,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,842.79, 23,245.19 and 14,005.27 is: 19,329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,842.79 : 23,245.19 = 14,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,842.79/23,245.19 = 14,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,842.79x = 23,245.19 × 14,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,842.79x = 325,555,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,555,252.48/16,842.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,329.06

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