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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.08, 23,396.18 and 14,458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.08, 23,396.18 and 14,458.10 is: 19,916.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.08 : 23,396.18 = 14,458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.08/23,396.18 = 14,458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.08x = 23,396.18 × 14,458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.08x = 338,264,120.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,264,120.79/16,984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,916.54

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