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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.72, 23,026.30 and 14,458.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.72, 23,026.30 and 14,458.01 is: 19,901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.72 : 23,026.30 = 14,458.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.72/23,026.30 = 14,458.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.72x = 23,026.30 × 14,458.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.72x = 332,914,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,914,497.08/16,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,901.97

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