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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,891.64, 23,233.44 and 13,844.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,891.64, 23,233.44 and 13,844.86 is: 19,042.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891.64 : 23,233.44 = 13,844.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891.64/23,233.44 = 13,844.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891.64x = 23,233.44 × 13,844.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891.64x = 321,663,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,663,724.12/16,891.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,042.78

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