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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,728.63, 23,073.41 and 14,206.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,728.63, 23,073.41 and 14,206.75 is: 19,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,728.63 : 23,073.41 = 14,206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,728.63/23,073.41 = 14,206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,728.63x = 23,073.41 × 14,206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,728.63x = 327,798,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,798,032.99/16,728.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,595.03

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