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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.37, 23,323.68 and 14,998.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.37, 23,323.68 and 14,998.41 is: 20,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.37 : 23,323.68 = 14,998.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.37/23,323.68 = 14,998.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.37x = 23,323.68 × 14,998.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.37x = 349,818,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,818,115.35/16,910.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.60

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