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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.96, 23,061.24 and 14,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.96, 23,061.24 and 14,063.40 is: 19,400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.96 : 23,061.24 = 14,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.96/23,061.24 = 14,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.96x = 23,061.24 × 14,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.96x = 324,319,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,319,442.62/16,716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.62

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