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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.28, 23,139.93 and 14,964.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.28, 23,139.93 and 14,964.66 is: 20,660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.28 : 23,139.93 = 14,964.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.28/23,139.93 = 14,964.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.28x = 23,139.93 × 14,964.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.28x = 346,281,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,281,184.87/16,760.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.82

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