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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869.08, 23,310.24 and 14,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869.08, 23,310.24 and 14,623.76 is: 20,207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869.08 : 23,310.24 = 14,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869.08/23,310.24 = 14,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869.08x = 23,310.24 × 14,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869.08x = 340,883,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,883,355.30/16,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,207.58

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