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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.92, 23,250.90 and 14,009.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.92, 23,250.90 and 14,009.42 is: 19,334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.92 : 23,250.90 = 14,009.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.92/23,250.90 = 14,009.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.92x = 23,250.90 × 14,009.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.92x = 325,731,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,731,507.22/16,846.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,334.78

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