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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.74, 23,310.12 and 14,380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.74, 23,310.12 and 14,380.18 is: 19,867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.74 : 23,310.12 = 14,380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.74/23,310.12 = 14,380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.74x = 23,310.12 × 14,380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.74x = 335,203,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,203,721.42/16,871.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.76

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