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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.65, 23,403.36 and 14,824.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.65, 23,403.36 and 14,824.76 is: 20,497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.65 : 23,403.36 = 14,824.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.65/23,403.36 = 14,824.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.65x = 23,403.36 × 14,824.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.65x = 346,949,133.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,949,133.77/16,926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.21

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