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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.96, 23,397.08 and 14,098.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.96, 23,397.08 and 14,098.17 is: 19,437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.96 : 23,397.08 = 14,098.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.96/23,397.08 = 14,098.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.96x = 23,397.08 × 14,098.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.96x = 329,856,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,856,011.34/16,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.64

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