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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,915.42, 23,282.67 and 14,051.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,915.42, 23,282.67 and 14,051.26 is: 19,340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,915.42 : 23,282.67 = 14,051.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,915.42/23,282.67 = 14,051.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,915.42x = 23,282.67 × 14,051.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,915.42x = 327,150,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,150,849.66/16,915.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,340.39

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