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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869.16, 23,244.42 and 14,342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869.16, 23,244.42 and 14,342.44 is: 19,762.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869.16 : 23,244.42 = 14,342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869.16/23,244.42 = 14,342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869.16x = 23,244.42 × 14,342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869.16x = 333,381,699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,381,699.18/16,869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.79

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