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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.92, 23,069.68 and 14,204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.92, 23,069.68 and 14,204.05 is: 19,591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.92 : 23,069.68 = 14,204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.92/23,069.68 = 14,204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.92x = 23,069.68 × 14,204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.92x = 327,682,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,682,795.02/16,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.32

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