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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.12, 22,997.85 and 14,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.12, 22,997.85 and 14,180 is: 19,523.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.12 : 22,997.85 = 14,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.12/22,997.85 = 14,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.12x = 22,997.85 × 14,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.12x = 326,109,513
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,109,513/16,703.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,523.87

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