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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.98, 23,442.48 and 14,169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.98, 23,442.48 and 14,169.83 is: 19,540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.98 : 23,442.48 = 14,169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.98/23,442.48 = 14,169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.98x = 23,442.48 × 14,169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.98x = 332,175,839.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,175,839.17/16,998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,540.93

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