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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.34, 23,461.26 and 14,596.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.34, 23,461.26 and 14,596.68 is: 20,148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.34 : 23,461.26 = 14,596.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.34/23,461.26 = 14,596.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.34x = 23,461.26 × 14,596.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.34x = 342,456,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,456,504.62/16,996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.84

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