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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.96, 23,050.20 and 14,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.96, 23,050.20 and 14,055.40 is: 19,389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.96 : 23,050.20 = 14,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.96/23,050.20 = 14,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.96x = 23,050.20 × 14,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.96x = 323,979,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,979,781.08/16,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.58

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