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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,754.88, 23,071.68 and 14,240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,754.88, 23,071.68 and 14,240.64 is: 19,609.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,754.88 : 23,071.68 = 14,240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,754.88/23,071.68 = 14,240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,754.88x = 23,071.68 × 14,240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,754.88x = 328,555,489.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,555,489.08/16,754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,609.54

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