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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.46, 23,075.73 and 14,073.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.46, 23,075.73 and 14,073.90 is: 19,415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.46 : 23,075.73 = 14,073.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.46/23,075.73 = 14,073.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.46x = 23,075.73 × 14,073.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.46x = 324,765,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,765,516.45/16,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.11

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