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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.92, 23,072.44 and 14,206.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.92, 23,072.44 and 14,206.05 is: 19,594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.92 : 23,072.44 = 14,206.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.92/23,072.44 = 14,206.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.92x = 23,072.44 × 14,206.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.92x = 327,768,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,768,236.26/16,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,594.08

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