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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.22, 23,416.90 and 14,685.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.22, 23,416.90 and 14,685.50 is: 20,272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.22 : 23,416.90 = 14,685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.22/23,416.90 = 14,685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.22x = 23,416.90 × 14,685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.22x = 343,888,884.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,888,884.95/16,963.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.62

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