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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,722.96, 23,069.52 and 14,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,722.96, 23,069.52 and 14,069.40 is: 19,408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,722.96 : 23,069.52 = 14,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,722.96/23,069.52 = 14,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,722.96x = 23,069.52 × 14,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,722.96x = 324,574,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,574,304.69/16,722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,408.90

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