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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.73, 23,137.41 and 14,239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.73, 23,137.41 and 14,239.36 is: 19,640.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.73 : 23,137.41 = 14,239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.73/23,137.41 = 14,239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.73x = 23,137.41 × 14,239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.73x = 329,461,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,461,910.46/16,774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,640.37

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