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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.52, 23,162.76 and 14,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.52, 23,162.76 and 14,160.96 is: 19,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.52 : 23,162.76 = 14,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.52/23,162.76 = 14,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.52x = 23,162.76 × 14,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.52x = 328,006,917.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,006,917.85/16,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,507.36

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