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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.14, 23,274.48 and 14,026.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.14, 23,274.48 and 14,026.50 is: 19,358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.14 : 23,274.48 = 14,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.14/23,274.48 = 14,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.14x = 23,274.48 × 14,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.14x = 326,459,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,459,493.72/16,864.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,358.21

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