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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.46, 23,231.70 and 14,823.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.46, 23,231.70 and 14,823.54 is: 20,444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.46 : 23,231.70 = 14,823.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.46/23,231.70 = 14,823.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.46x = 23,231.70 × 14,823.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.46x = 344,376,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,376,034.22/16,844.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.47

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