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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.88, 23,308.66 and 14,535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.88, 23,308.66 and 14,535.12 is: 20,011.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.88 : 23,308.66 = 14,535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.88/23,308.66 = 14,535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.88x = 23,308.66 × 14,535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.88x = 338,794,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,794,170.14/16,929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,011.61

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