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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,890.61, 23,311.01 and 14,052.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,890.61, 23,311.01 and 14,052.98 is: 19,394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,890.61 : 23,311.01 = 14,052.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,890.61/23,311.01 = 14,052.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,890.61x = 23,311.01 × 14,052.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,890.61x = 327,589,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,589,157.31/16,890.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,394.75

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