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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,914.03, 23,325.94 and 14,523.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,914.03, 23,325.94 and 14,523.25 is: 20,028.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,914.03 : 23,325.94 = 14,523.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,914.03/23,325.94 = 14,523.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,914.03x = 23,325.94 × 14,523.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,914.03x = 338,768,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,768,379.99/16,914.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,028.84

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