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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,723.06, 23,064.51 and 14,213.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,723.06, 23,064.51 and 14,213.49 is: 19,603.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,723.06 : 23,064.51 = 14,213.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,723.06/23,064.51 = 14,213.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,723.06x = 23,064.51 × 14,213.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,723.06x = 327,827,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,827,182.24/16,723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,603.30

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