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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.37, 23,325.06 and 14,999.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.37, 23,325.06 and 14,999.41 is: 20,687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.37 : 23,325.06 = 14,999.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.37/23,325.06 = 14,999.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.37x = 23,325.06 × 14,999.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.37x = 349,862,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,862,138.21/16,911.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.98

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