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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.46, 23,071.59 and 14,070.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.46, 23,071.59 and 14,070.90 is: 19,410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.46 : 23,071.59 = 14,070.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.46/23,071.59 = 14,070.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.46x = 23,071.59 × 14,070.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.46x = 324,638,035.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,638,035.73/16,724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,410.97

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