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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.90, 23,014.44 and 10,714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.90, 23,014.44 and 10,714.02 is: 14,787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.90 : 23,014.44 = 10,714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.90/23,014.44 = 10,714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.90x = 23,014.44 × 10,714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.90x = 246,577,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,577,170.45/16,674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,787.33

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