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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.88, 23,073.06 and 14,241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.88, 23,073.06 and 14,241.64 is: 19,610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.88 : 23,073.06 = 14,241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.88/23,073.06 = 14,241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.88x = 23,073.06 × 14,241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.88x = 328,598,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,598,214.22/16,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,610.92

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