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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.08, 23,307.48 and 14,621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.08, 23,307.48 and 14,621.76 is: 20,204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.08 : 23,307.48 = 14,621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.08/23,307.48 = 14,621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.08x = 23,307.48 × 14,621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.08x = 340,796,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,796,378.76/16,867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.82

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