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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.46, 23,234.46 and 14,825.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.46, 23,234.46 and 14,825.54 is: 20,447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.46 : 23,234.46 = 14,825.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.46/23,234.46 = 14,825.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.46x = 23,234.46 × 14,825.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.46x = 344,463,416.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,463,416.11/16,846.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.23

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