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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.96, 23,054.32 and 14,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.96, 23,054.32 and 14,058.40 is: 19,393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.96 : 23,054.32 = 14,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.96/23,054.32 = 14,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.96x = 23,054.32 × 14,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.96x = 324,106,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,106,852.29/16,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,393.71

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