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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.06, 23,393.58 and 14,742.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.06, 23,393.58 and 14,742.68 is: 20,294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.06 : 23,393.58 = 14,742.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.06/23,393.58 = 14,742.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.06x = 23,393.58 × 14,742.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.06x = 344,884,063.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,884,063.99/16,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.39

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