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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.92, 23,253.66 and 14,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.92, 23,253.66 and 14,011.40 is: 19,337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.92 : 23,253.66 = 14,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.92/23,253.66 = 14,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.92x = 23,253.66 × 14,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.92x = 325,816,331.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,816,331.72/16,848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,337.52

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