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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.53, 23,246.23 and 14,006.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.53, 23,246.23 and 14,006.03 is: 19,330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.53 : 23,246.23 = 14,006.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.53/23,246.23 = 14,006.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.53x = 23,246.23 × 14,006.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.53x = 325,587,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,587,243.52/16,843.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,330.11

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