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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,915.28, 23,327.66 and 14,524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,915.28, 23,327.66 and 14,524.50 is: 20,030.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,915.28 : 23,327.66 = 14,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,915.28/23,327.66 = 14,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,915.28x = 23,327.66 × 14,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,915.28x = 338,822,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,822,597.67/16,915.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.56

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