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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.96, 23,073.66 and 14,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.96, 23,073.66 and 14,072.40 is: 19,413.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.96 : 23,073.66 = 14,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.96/23,073.66 = 14,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.96x = 23,073.66 × 14,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.96x = 324,701,772.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,701,772.98/16,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,413.04

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