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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.42, 23,247.45 and 14,006.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.42, 23,247.45 and 14,006.91 is: 19,331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.42 : 23,247.45 = 14,006.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.42/23,247.45 = 14,006.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.42x = 23,247.45 × 14,006.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.42x = 325,624,869.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,624,869.84/16,844.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,331.33

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