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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.37, 23,385.96 and 14,711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.37, 23,385.96 and 14,711.10 is: 20,294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.37 : 23,385.96 = 14,711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.37/23,385.96 = 14,711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.37x = 23,385.96 × 14,711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.37x = 344,033,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,033,196.16/16,952.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.11

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