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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.06, 23,067.26 and 14,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.06, 23,067.26 and 14,215.50 is: 19,606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.06 : 23,067.26 = 14,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.06/23,067.26 = 14,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.06x = 23,067.26 × 14,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.06x = 327,912,634.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,912,634.53/16,725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.07

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