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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.06, 23,003.13 and 14,184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.06, 23,003.13 and 14,184.18 is: 19,529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.06 : 23,003.13 = 14,184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.06/23,003.13 = 14,184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.06x = 23,003.13 × 14,184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.06x = 326,280,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,280,536.48/16,707.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,529.50

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