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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.58, 23,284.76 and 14,033.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.58, 23,284.76 and 14,033.95 is: 19,368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.58 : 23,284.76 = 14,033.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.58/23,284.76 = 14,033.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.58x = 23,284.76 × 14,033.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.58x = 326,777,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,777,029.22/16,871.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,368.49

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