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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.12, 23,004.75 and 14,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.12, 23,004.75 and 14,185 is: 19,530.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.12 : 23,004.75 = 14,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.12/23,004.75 = 14,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.12x = 23,004.75 × 14,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.12x = 326,322,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,322,378.75/16,708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,530.77

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