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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,937.06, 23,417.70 and 14,835.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,937.06, 23,417.70 and 14,835.14 is: 20,511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,937.06 : 23,417.70 = 14,835.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,937.06/23,417.70 = 14,835.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,937.06x = 23,417.70 × 14,835.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,937.06x = 347,404,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,404,857.98/16,937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.52

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