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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.68, 23,001.24 and 14,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.68, 23,001.24 and 14,182.80 is: 19,527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.68 : 23,001.24 = 14,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.68/23,001.24 = 14,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.68x = 23,001.24 × 14,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.68x = 326,221,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,221,986.67/16,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,527.61

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