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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.68, 23,067.72 and 14,467.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.68, 23,067.72 and 14,467.01 is: 19,972.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.68 : 23,067.72 = 14,467.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.68/23,067.72 = 14,467.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.68x = 23,067.72 × 14,467.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.68x = 333,720,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,720,820.58/16,708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.90

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