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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,723.96, 23,070.90 and 14,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,723.96, 23,070.90 and 14,070.40 is: 19,410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,723.96 : 23,070.90 = 14,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,723.96/23,070.90 = 14,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,723.96x = 23,070.90 × 14,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,723.96x = 324,616,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,616,791.36/16,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,410.28

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