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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.57, 23,251.79 and 14,010.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.57, 23,251.79 and 14,010.05 is: 19,335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.57 : 23,251.79 = 14,010.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.57/23,251.79 = 14,010.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.57x = 23,251.79 × 14,010.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.57x = 325,758,833.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,758,833.64/16,847.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,335.65

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