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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.12, 23,432.52 and 13,849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.12, 23,432.52 and 13,849.84 is: 19,091.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.12 : 23,432.52 = 13,849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.12/23,432.52 = 13,849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.12x = 23,432.52 × 13,849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.12x = 324,536,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,536,652.80/16,999.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.38

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