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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.12, 23,006.10 and 14,185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.12, 23,006.10 and 14,185.96 is: 19,532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.12 : 23,006.10 = 14,185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.12/23,006.10 = 14,185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.12x = 23,006.10 × 14,185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.12x = 326,363,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,363,614.36/16,709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,532.06

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