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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.56, 23,003.82 and 14,184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.56, 23,003.82 and 14,184.68 is: 19,530.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.56 : 23,003.82 = 14,184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.56/23,003.82 = 14,184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.56x = 23,003.82 × 14,184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.56x = 326,301,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,301,825.48/16,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,530.19

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