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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.75, 23,285.79 and 14,061.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.75, 23,285.79 and 14,061.45 is: 19,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.75 : 23,285.79 = 14,061.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.75/23,285.79 = 14,061.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.75x = 23,285.79 × 14,061.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.75x = 327,431,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,431,971.80/16,884.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.17

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