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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.42, 23,248.83 and 14,007.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.42, 23,248.83 and 14,007.91 is: 19,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.42 : 23,248.83 = 14,007.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.42/23,248.83 = 14,007.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.42x = 23,248.83 × 14,007.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.42x = 325,667,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,667,518.25/16,845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,332.70

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