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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,722.39, 23,063.59 and 14,212.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,722.39, 23,063.59 and 14,212.81 is: 19,602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,722.39 : 23,063.59 = 14,212.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,722.39/23,063.59 = 14,212.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,722.39x = 23,063.59 × 14,212.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,722.39x = 327,798,422.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,798,422.59/16,722.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,602.37

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