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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.98, 23,415.75 and 14,141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.98, 23,415.75 and 14,141.88 is: 19,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.98 : 23,415.75 = 14,141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.98/23,415.75 = 14,141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.98x = 23,415.75 × 14,141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.98x = 331,142,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,142,726.61/16,984.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.21

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