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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,728.46, 23,027.33 and 14,458.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,728.46, 23,027.33 and 14,458.77 is: 19,903.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,728.46 : 23,027.33 = 14,458.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,728.46/23,027.33 = 14,458.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,728.46x = 23,027.33 × 14,458.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,728.46x = 332,946,868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,946,868.18/16,728.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.02

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