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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.87, 23,408.60 and 14,616.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.87, 23,408.60 and 14,616.51 is: 20,145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.87 : 23,408.60 = 14,616.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.87/23,408.60 = 14,616.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.87x = 23,408.60 × 14,616.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.87x = 342,151,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,151,962.90/16,983.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,145.70

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