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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.68, 23,087.76 and 14,358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.68, 23,087.76 and 14,358.32 is: 19,819.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.68 : 23,087.76 = 14,358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.68/23,087.76 = 14,358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.68x = 23,087.76 × 14,358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.68x = 331,501,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,501,446.16/16,725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,819.91

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