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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.35, 23,374.54 and 14,756.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.35, 23,374.54 and 14,756.31 is: 20,291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.35 : 23,374.54 = 14,756.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.35/23,374.54 = 14,756.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.35x = 23,374.54 × 14,756.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.35x = 344,921,889.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,921,889.14/16,998.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,291.49

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