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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,928.88, 23,307.29 and 14,534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,928.88, 23,307.29 and 14,534.12 is: 20,010.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,928.88 : 23,307.29 = 14,534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,928.88/23,307.29 = 14,534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,928.88x = 23,307.29 × 14,534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,928.88x = 338,750,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,750,760.53/16,928.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.23

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