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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.33, 23,353.79 and 14,832.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.33, 23,353.79 and 14,832.81 is: 20,458.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.33 : 23,353.79 = 14,832.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.33/23,353.79 = 14,832.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.33x = 23,353.79 × 14,832.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.33x = 346,402,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,402,255.69/16,932.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.04

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