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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.16, 23,290.55 and 14,644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.16, 23,290.55 and 14,644.16 is: 20,198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.16 : 23,290.55 = 14,644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.16/23,290.55 = 14,644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.16x = 23,290.55 × 14,644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.16x = 341,070,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,070,351.01/16,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,198.22

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