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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.71, 23,230.62 and 14,822.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.71, 23,230.62 and 14,822.76 is: 20,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.71 : 23,230.62 = 14,822.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.71/23,230.62 = 14,822.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.71x = 23,230.62 × 14,822.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.71x = 344,341,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,341,904.91/16,843.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.35

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