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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.70, 23,275.26 and 14,027.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.70, 23,275.26 and 14,027.07 is: 19,358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.70 : 23,275.26 = 14,027.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.70/23,275.26 = 14,027.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.70x = 23,275.26 × 14,027.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.70x = 326,483,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,483,514.78/16,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,358.99

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