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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,856.65, 23,272.24 and 14,988.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,856.65, 23,272.24 and 14,988.52 is: 20,693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,856.65 : 23,272.24 = 14,988.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,856.65/23,272.24 = 14,988.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,856.65x = 23,272.24 × 14,988.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,856.65x = 348,816,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,816,339.03/16,856.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.10

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