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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.44, 23,394.10 and 14,743.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.44, 23,394.10 and 14,743.06 is: 20,294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.44 : 23,394.10 = 14,743.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.44/23,394.10 = 14,743.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.44x = 23,394.10 × 14,743.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.44x = 344,900,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,900,466.12/16,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.91

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