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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.17, 23,249.87 and 14,008.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.17, 23,249.87 and 14,008.67 is: 19,333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.17 : 23,249.87 = 14,008.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.17/23,249.87 = 14,008.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.17x = 23,249.87 × 14,008.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.17x = 325,699,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,699,570.08/16,846.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,333.75

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