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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,756.72, 23,103.96 and 14,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,756.72, 23,103.96 and 14,483.96 is: 19,970.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,756.72 : 23,103.96 = 14,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,756.72/23,103.96 = 14,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,756.72x = 23,103.96 × 14,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,756.72x = 334,636,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,636,832.48/16,756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,970.31

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