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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.72, 23,326.56 and 14,573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.72, 23,326.56 and 14,573.04 is: 20,061.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.72 : 23,326.56 = 14,573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.72/23,326.56 = 14,573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.72x = 23,326.56 × 14,573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.72x = 339,938,891.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,938,891.94/16,944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,061.64

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